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Current Rulemaking Agenda
Subject Matter/Purpose of Rule
Current Activity/Approx. Filing Date
365-135
Creating new guidelines for implementation of three (3) federal bond programs: Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds, Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds, and Recovery Zone Facility Bonds.
RCW authorization: RCW 39.86.160 and 39.86.180
CR-101 filed July 22, 2009
CR-102 expected in August 2009, with adoption in November 2009
What is the WAC being amended?
Update to Energy Code, per 2009 legislation (HB 2004 – Chapter 501, Laws of 2009)
Fall/Winter of 2009
365-180
Update to state Energy Matchmakers weatherization program due to changes in RCW 70.164 (SB 5649 – Chapter 379, Laws of 2009)
CR-101 filed June 17, 2009CR-102 expected in August 2009, with adoption in November 2009
CR-103E filed June 17, 2009, with effective date of August 1, 2009. (To be replaced with permanent rules as described above).
365-190
Amendments to the Minimum Guidelines to Classify Agriculture, Forest, Mineral Lands and Critical Areas
CR-102 filed July 22, 2009, with adoption expected in November 2009
365-195
Repealing all sections EXCEPT Best Available Science. Also renames this chapter Best Available Science to provide clarity around the chapter.
365-196
Creating a new chapter that codifies all of the WACs previously in 365-195. This is being done to avoid confusion with adopted comprehensive plans or court cases that cite to the existing WAC.
Creating a new chapter to develop rules for determining Projects of Statewide Significance, due to changes in RCW 43.157 (SB 5473 – Chapter 421, Laws of 2009)
More informationGrowth Management Act Administrative Guidelines Update Project GMA Update Public Hearings Schedule
Energy Policy Citations - RCW 43.21F.015 State Energy Office - RCW 43.21F Energy Supply Emergencies, Alerts - RCW 43.21G Transfer of state energy office - Appointment of assistant director - RCW 43.330.904 The Department of Commerce (Energy) - WAC 194 Fuel Mix - RCW 19.29A Voluntary Green Power Reporting - RCW 19.29A.040 Electric Utility Resource Plans - RCW 19.280 Energy Independence Act (I-937) - RCW 19.285 Washington State Utility Resource Plans (HB1010) - RCW 19.280 Energy Freedom Program - RCW 43.325 Appliance Efficiency (HB1004) - RCW 19.260 Energy Code - WAC 51-11
Community Services Division Citations365-18 Long-term care ombudsman program, department of community, trade, and economic development.365-90 Supplemental law enforcement resources for border areas.365-140 State funding of local emergency food programs.365-205 Individual development accounts.365-220 Developmental disabilities endowment trust fund.
WAC we work with through an Interagency Agreement:388-310-1100 WorkFirst--Work experience.388-310-1300 Community jobs.388-310-1400 WorkFirst--Community service.192-33 Workforce development.388-310-2000 Individual development accounts (IDA).
Housing Division Citations365-120 State funding of local emergency shelter and transitional housing, operating and rent programs. 365-180 Energy matchmakers.365-200 The affordable housing program 365-210 Manufactured housing installer training and certification program. 365-212 Manufactured housing relocation365-230 Accreditation of lead-based paint training programs and the certification of firms and individuals conducting lead-based paint activities.
Public Works Board CitationsWAC 399.10 General Provisions
Organization and operation of the public works board.
399-10-020
Board meetings.
399-10-030
Communications with the board.
WAC 399.20 Public records
Purpose.
399-20-020
Definitions.
399-20-030
Public records available.
399-20-040
Public records officer.
399-20-060
Office hours.
399-20-070
Requests for public records.
399-20-080
Copying.
399-20-090
Exemptions.
399-20-100
Review of denials of public records requests.
WAC 399.30 Public works loans and pledges
399-30-020
399-30-030
Applications for construction and preconstruction financial assistance.
399-30-031
Applications for drinking water state revolving funds and water system acquisition and rehabilitation program financial assistance.
399-30-032
What are the requirements for meeting the Growth Management Act under RCW 43.155.070?
399-30-033
How will the board address a "public health need" under RCW 43.155.070?
399-30-034
How will the board address "substantial environmental degradation" as found in RCW 43.155.070?
399-30-040
Application evaluation procedure and board deliberations -- Construction and preconstruction loan programs.
399-30-042
Application evaluation procedure and board deliberations -- Capital planning support.
399-30-045
Application evaluation procedure and board deliberations -- Emergency loan program.
399-30-050
Recommendations to the legislature for construction loans.
399-30-060
Loan and financing guarantee loan agreements for the construction loan program.
399-30-065
Emergency loan and financing guarantee loan agreements.
WAC 399.40 Compliance with state environmental policy act
399-40-020
Statement.
WAC 399.50 Ethics in public service
399-50-020
Interest in contracts or loan agreements, projects, or loans.
399-50-030
Interest in transactions.