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Petition for Adoption, Amendment, or Appeal of a State Administrative Rule


In accordance with RCW 34.05.330, the Office of Financial Management (OFM) created this form for individuals or groups who wish to petition a state agency or institution of higher education to adopt, amend, or repeal an administrative rule. You may use this form to submit your request. You also may contact agencies using other formats, such as a letter or email. The agency or institution will give full consideration to your petition and will respond to you within 60 days of receiving your petition. For more information on the rule petition process, see Chapter 82-05 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=82-05
Form: https://www.ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/legacy/reports/petition.pdf​

Agency Submission:
L&I - [email protected]
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Active Rulemaking Activity


Medical Aid Rules - Conversion Factors (WAC 296-20 & 296-23)

The purpose of this rulemaking is to consider updates to the Medical Aid Rules. These updates are made annually regarding rate setting for most professional health care services for injured workers. These updates may also impact rates for health care services provided to crime victims. The current rules describe elements used in the process of updating the maximum allowable payments for most professional health care services. These elements are set in rule in order to follow the established methodologies of L&I and maintain consistency with the Health Care Authority and Medicaid Purchasing Administration. Specifically, any proposed rule changes will consider the following:
  • WAC 296-20-135: Updating the conversion factors used by L&I for calculating reimbursement rates for most professional health care and anesthesia services. Updating the conversion factors to correspond to changes in the medical procedure codes, the relative value units, and anesthesia base units. These changes would enable L&I to continue a reimbursement methodology consistent with other state agencies. Cost-of-living adjustments may be incorporated into the changes in the conversion factors.
  • WAC 296-23-220 and 296-23-230: Updating the maximum daily reimbursement level for physical and occupational therapy services so L&I may, if necessary, give cost-of-living adjustments to affected providers.
Review the CR-101 Preproposal.
Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

EFSEC Regulations Rulemaking

EFSEC has initiated an update to its regulations related to adjudicative proceedings, application processes (especially related to pre-application), and site restoration. A CR-101 was filed on Nov. 5, 2025, announcing intent to update the rules in WAC 463-30, 463-60, and 463-72. The purpose of this rulemaking is to provide additional and clarifying guidance regarding formal and informal procedures detailed in these chapters.
A virtual workshop will be held on Jan. 8, 2026 @ 9:30 - 10:30am to share more information about the changes they expect to propose and to receive feedback prior to filing the draft language as part of the CR-102 process and holding a formal public hearing.
This session is open to all interested parties and will be recorded. Those who are not able to attend but want to provide input about what should be changed in the three chapters can send feedback to [email protected]. 
Agency: EFSEC​
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Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Public Safety Program Fee Increases (FY27)

The purpose of this rulemaking is to consider amendments to the fees for Contractor Registration, Electrical, Elevator, Factory Assembled Structures, and Plumber rules. The amendments under consideration would increase fees by the fiscal growth factor for fiscal year 2027 to cover operating expenses for the programs. The current fee levels are insufficient to cover current program expenses. Review the CR-101 Preproposal.
Agency: L&I​
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Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Clean Vehicles Program (WAC 173-423)

Ecology is considering amendments to WAC 173-423, the Clean Vehicles Program rule. Washington law (RCW 70A.30.010) requires Ecology to adopt certain California regulations to maintain consistency with California’s emissions standards for new motor vehicles and engines. There will be more engagement opportunities, including an industry-focused meeting on Jan. 12 @ 1:30pm, and a community forum on Jan. 15 @ 9:00am. For more details, including the California Code of Regulations being considered for adoption, visit the rulemaking webpage.​
Agency: Ecology​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Bridge & Ferry Terminal Washing General Permit 

Ecology is in the process of updating the Bridge and Ferry Terminal Washing general permit, which includes a proposal to add discharges resulting from hydro-demolition activities as part of the permit. Comments may be submitted on these proposed changes until Jan. 23, 2026. There will also be two public hearings on Jan. 6 @ 2:00pm, and Jan. 7 @ 5:30pm.
Agency: Ecology​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Ambient Air Quality 

On Nov. 19, 2025, Ecology announced a new rulemaking to update the ambient air quality standards and related cause or contribute threshold values, also known as significant impact levels, to align with updates adopted by EPA in 2024. Amendments are needed to align with updates to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM2.5 and S02 adopted by EPA in 2024 and with related updates to the EPA-recommended cause or contribute threshold values. Stakeholders may include:
  • Small-to-large commercial, industrial, and institutional sources, including:
    • ​Equipment supply firms.
    • Business associations with interests in industries that create air pollution.
  • Consultants who help obtain permits.
  • Community members who reside or work near air pollution sources.
  • Local clean air agencies.
  • Environmental, nonprofit, and clean air organizations, including organizations for environmental justice.
For mor information on this rulemaking review the CR-101 and join the Air Quality Rules and State Implementation Plans mailing list to receive updates.
Agency: Ecology​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Air Quality in Overburdened Communities (WAC 173-448)

Ecology is seeking public comments on preliminary draft rule language for a new rule Chapter 173-448 WAC, Air Quality in Overburdened Communities Highly Impacted by Air Pollution. The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement parts of RCW 70A.65.020 to help reduce criteria air pollution in overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution.
This informal comment period lasts until Feb. 15, 2026, at 11:59pm (PT) and is an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the scope of rule language before the rule proposal. Additionally, ecology will host at least one virtual public meeting in Dec. 2025 to discuss this preliminary draft and answer questions you may have. A follow-up message will be sent with dates and registration information for this future public meeting. Comment here. 
Agency: Ecology​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Industrial Insurance 2026 Pension Discount Rate

The purpose of this rulemaking is to lower the pension discount rate for self-insured employers from 5.4% to 5.3% effective April 1, 2026. You can review the rulemaking activity here. There will be a public hearing on Dec. 3 @ 10:00am. Written comments may be submitted to [email protected] by Dec. 3 @ 5:00pm.
Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Medical Evaluation Requirements - Respirators

OSHA proposes to amend the medical evaluation requirements in the respiratory protection standard for certain types of respirators. This proposed change would only impact filtering facepiece respirators and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators. OSHA states “The agency preliminarily concludes that there is not sufficient evidence to conclude that wearing FFRs and loose fitting PAPRs without a prior medical evaluation can result in unavoidable adverse outcomes, and that the assumption that medical evaluation effectively detects risk for adverse effects from the occupational use of FFRs and loose fitting PAPRs is unproven.” Submit comments by Nov. 1, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.
Agency: OSHA​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Construction Illumination

​In an explanation of this proposed rescission, OSHA states that “the Construction Illumination Standard is not reasonably necessary or appropriate...because it does not substantially reduce a significant risk to workers...The OSHA standard does not provide significant protection beyond what would exist without the standard because the hazard - lack of illumination - is obvious to employers and employees, as is the means to address it...Because adequate illumination is important to performing work well, OSHA expects that employers would identify and correct working conditions where inadequate illumination exists, eliminating any potential risk. However, if employers do not identify and correct the working conditions on their own, OSHA may still issue citations for this hazard under the General Duty Clause.”
Submit comments by Nov. 1, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Agency: OSHA​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Standards for Electric Storage Water Heaters (WAC 194-24-180)

Commerce is proposing updating state standards for electric storage water heaters. On Sept. 17, Commerce filed a CR-101 to update rules in WAC 194-24-180. Commerce is proposing to update state standards for electric storage water heaters to reflect more recent versions of the ANSI/CTA-2045-A standards listed in WAC 194-24-180 to maintain and improve consistency with the most recent version of the standard and with comparable standards in other states. For more info and updates, please visit the appliance standards webpage.
Agency: Commerce​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Requirements of Decertified Self-Insured Employer Groups and Municipalities (HB 1275 Implementation)

The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement HB 1275, under WAC 296-15, Workers’ compensation self-insurance rules and regulations. HB 1275 established L&I’s authority to ensure payment is received from a self-insured group or municipal employer after their self-insurer certification is withdrawn. These rules will ensure funds are available for the continuity of benefits for injured workers if their self-insured employer becomes decertified. This will include rules regarding the continued obligations of decertified self-insured employers, and the methods of how the self-insured employer shall meet financial obligations. Review the CR-101 Preproposal.
Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Youth Employment Updates

The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend WAC 296-125, Non-agricultural employment of minors; WAC 296-131, Agricultural employment standards; and WAC 296-128-400; and to create a new chapter under WAC Title 296. This rulemaking intends to implement three bills the Washington State Legislature passed during the 2025 legislative session:
  • SHB 1121: Requires L&I to allow minors enrolled in career and technical education programs to work the same number of hours during the school year as during school vacations, so long as the work is performed for an employer approved by the educational program.
  • ​ESHB 1644: Increases safety and health requirements for minors and consequences for failures to keep minor workers safe in both agricultural and non-agricultural industries.
  • HB 1722: Requires L&I to allow minors with certain licenses to work around bloodborne pathogens.
L&I is conducting two batches of rulemaking procedures (Batch A & Batch B), to implement these bills. Batch A contains the updates necessary to implement the bills, as well as improvements to the rules’ organization and alignment with federal standards. Batch B contains additional rulemaking provisions to improve the clarity and readability of the rules, protections for minors, and consistency between the standards for agricultural and non-agricultural industries. The public feedback session for general child labor is virtual on Dec. 4 @ 10:00am; the public feedback session for agricultural child labor is virtual on Dec. 5 @ 10:00am. You can send the program an email if you have feedback questions on topics you think the program should address through this rulemaking. Feeback is due by Dec. 12 @ 5:00pm.
Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Electrical Program: Customer Service, Compliance, and Public Safety (formerly Field Services and Public Safety) (WAC 296-46B)

The purpose of this rulemaking is to consider amendments to the WAC 296-46B, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation. L&I’s Electrical Program is reviewing the electrical rules and new safety codes from the 2026 edition of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC). The purpose of this review is to consider amendments to the adopted 2026 NEC safety codes, to update and clarify existing rules, and make housekeeping and other rule changes. The 2026 NEC (NFPA 70-2026) will replace the current 2023 NEC (NFPA 70-2023) standards on December 31, 2026. 
The electrical rules are reviewed every three years, or each code cycle, to ensure the rules are consistent with national electrical safety standards and industry practice. The review process provides Washington’s electrical stakeholders the opportunity to review the existing rules, submit proposals for changes to the rules, and provide recommendations to L&I regarding adoption of the rules, prior to NEC implementation. ​
CR-101 Preproposal
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Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Sand and Gravel General Permit Review

The Sand and Gravel General Permit regulates discharges of process water, stormwater, and water from mine dewatering into waters of the state associated with sand and gravel operations, rock quarries, and similar mining operations. The permit also covers concrete batch operations and hot-mix asphalt operations.​
Agency: Ecology​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

EPA Proposes Rescinding 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding & Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards

If rescinded, local governments would not receive federal support to plan for vehicle emissions. The proposed rule would repeal all GHG emission standards for light-duty, medium duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines. 

Review the proposed rule summery, notice of proposed rulemaking, public hearing notice, Draft Regulatory Impact Analysis, and Redline Version of EPA’s Proposed Regulations. Washington state government employees will attend hearings to provide testimony and submit written comments urging the EPA not to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. Their comments will emphasize the potential impacts to local, regional, and state climate change planning and mitigation efforts.
Agency: EPA​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Interim Policy Lab for Accreditation Fees

This interim policy clarifies how Ecology may calculate fees associated with Lab Accreditation fees, as required in WAC. This is to ensure fees align with the temporary lower costs of administering the Washington Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. Review the publication here.
Agency: Ecology​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Electrical Rule: EV Supply Equipment & Competency (SSB 5528 Implementation)

The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement SSB 5528 concerning the installation of transportation electrification infrastructure. The legislature enacted additional certification requirements for electricians installing EV supply equipment on public works projects that take effect Jan 1, 2026. The amendments are also needed to streamline requirements for electrician and administrator competency exams.
Agency: L&I​

CR-101 Preproposal
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Coercion Based on Immigration Status (WAC 296-128)

​The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement Substitute Senate Bill 5104 (Chapter 236, Laws of 2025), which includes the following labor standards requirements:
  • Employers are forbidden from coercing employees based on immigration status in furtherance of the employer committing a violation of wage and hour laws. This includes implicit or explicit communication pertaining to immigration status to deter an employee from engaging in protected activities or exercising a right under Chapters 49.46, 49.12, 49.30, or 49.48 RCW.
  • Workers may file a complaint with L&I within 180 days of the alleged coercive action. 
The public hearing for this rulemaking is on Dec. 16 @ 5:00pm - click here to join. The intended adoption date is Feb. 3, 2026. You can also review the CR-102 Proposal and the Proposal Language.
Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Contractor Registration & Plumber Contractor Licensing (RCW 34.05.310 Implementation)

​L&I has developed draft rule language changes for submitting insurance documents for contractor registration and plumbing contractor licensing. The latest version of the proposed rules is available on L&I’s Contractor Laws & Rules and Plumbing Laws & Rules webpages. Please send input prior to CR-102 filing to Megan Edwards ([email protected]) by July 25th. The CR-102 is expected to be filed in Sept. 2025. Changes under the draft proposal include:
  • Allowing first-time applicants to submit insurance documents and information in-person or by U.S. Postal Service mail.
  • Requiring insurance companies to submit insurance renewal documents and updates electronically through EBIPS.
  • Requiring insurance and bonding companies to send insurance cancellations to L&I through EBIPS.
  • General housekeeping changes for clarity, grammar, and to relocate existing language.
Agency: L&I​

​CR-101 Preproposal
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Equal Pay & Opportunities Protections & Guidelines (SSB 5408 & SSB 5501 Implementation)

The purpose of this rulemaking is to implements SSB 5408 and SSB 5501 which include the following labor standards under the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58):
  • Updates to the existing wage and salary disclosure requirements.
  • Restrictions on when an employer can require a valid driver’s license as a condition of employment or include a statement in a job posting that an applicant must have a valid driver’s license.
SSB 5408 and SSB 5501 took effect on July 27, 2025. While rulemaking is ongoing, employers are subject to enforcement for violations of the provisions in both bills. Review the CR-101 Preproposal.
Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website​

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

SEPA Filings (WAC 365-196 & 365-195, HB 1181 Implementation)

The Department of Commerce recently submitted documents required by the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) as part of adopting a climate element in the Growth Management Act. Specifically, Commerce proposed new rules for WAC 365-196 and WAC 365-195 to implement HB 1181. Relevant documents are available for review and comment until Aug. 8 at 5pm.
Agency: Department of Commerce​

Rulemaking Website​

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Apprenticeship Rule: Specialty Electricians (ESHB 1533 Implementation)

ESHB 1533 added a new section to Chapter 49.04 RCW, Apprenticeship, allowing single-employer (01) electrician apprenticeship programs to use apprentices to perform work under their valid electrician specialty certificate without changing the apprentice’s status in the (01) program, with some restrictions.
Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

High Hazard Facilities (EHB 1173 Implementation)

EHB 1173 (Chapter 210, Laws of 2025) amends Chapter 49.80 RCW by adding a definition for “applicable occupation”, amending the definition for who is considered a “registered apprentice”, and adding language regarding the wage payment requirement for a worker in an apprenticeable occupation performing work under this chapter when they don’t meet the definition of either registered or skilled journeyperson.
Agency: L&I​

Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

State Waters Alteration Permit
(WAC 173-217)


Ecology beginning rulemaking for a new rule to establish a formal permitting program for projects that could alter or impact wetlands, streams, and other state waters. Currently, they issue administrative orders under the Water Pollution Control Act to authorize projects seeking to alter or impact state waters. While administrative orders protect the environment, the process lacks public notice opportunities and timeline obligations for issuing decisions. The new statewide permitting program will improve customer service by: 
  • Providing better clarity and predictability regarding our actions and requirements
  • Creating general permits to streamline approvals for projects with minor impacts 
  • Establishing opportunities for public review
  • Setting mitigation requirements for projects 
Agency: Department of Ecology​

​Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Multiple CBAs Dispute Resolution Process
(WAC 296-127)


L&I received and accepted a petition for rulemaking to establish an interested party dispute resolution process that L&I would engage when determining appropriate collective bargaining agreements to establish a prevailing wage rate for a trade and occupation in a county. Rules are needed for a clear process to establish rates as well as a process for dispute resolution. A clear process for establishing the relevant CBAs for a given occupation as well as resolving disputes will benefit stakeholders by providing consistency and transparency.​
Agency: L&I
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Safer Products for Washington

Ecology's Safer Products for Washington program works with the Dept. of Health to implement the Toxic Pollution Law (RCW 70A.350). This law reduces the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products by restricting or eliminating them when safer alternatives are available, creates a pathway to keep harmful chemicals out of the environment, and authorizes Ecology to regulate chemicals in consumer products in 5-year cycles. 

Ecology is currently in Cycle 1.5 and 2 of rulemaking for this topic. You can review more information and materials on the website.
Agency: Department of Ecology
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Cap-and-Invest Offsets, U.S. Forest Protocol (WAC 173-446)

Ecology is considering amendments to update Chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act Program Rule. This rulemaking may consider amendments to address new and revised Cap-and-Invest offset protocols, including WAC 173-446-505 and WAC 173-446-580
Agency: Department of Ecology
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage (WAC 173-441 & 173-446)

Ecology is considering amendments to Chapter 173-446 WAC and Chapter 173-441 WAC to make improvements to the implementation of the Cap-and-Invest Program, facilitate the linkage of Washington’s carbon market with California-Québec carbon market, as well as make other necessary updates.
Commerce originally announced the Cap-and-Invest Linkage rulemaking in April 2024 (filed a CR-101). On March 31, 2025, they announced the Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage Rulemaking (filed a new CR-101) to address a broader set of Cap-and-Invest Program topics.
Agency: Department of Ecology
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Safety and Health Core Rules (WAC 296-800)

DOSH intends to conduct rulemaking for chapter 296-800 WAC, Safety and health core rules, to remove confusing and unnecessary language as well as update where necessary to align with the requirements of the Federal OSHA and Washington State rules. In addition, this rulemaking intends to: Consider updates for WAC 296-800-13020 in response to a petition L&I received regarding the length of the term a safety committee member may serve; Address housekeeping and formatting issues. This rulemaking may include other changes related to workplace safety.
Agency: L&I
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Ergonomics: Scheduled Airlines - Ground Crew Operations - ESSB 5217 Implementation (WAC 296 Chapter TBD)

​In 2023, the Washington State Legislature authorized L&I to adopt ergonomic rules to prevent strains, sprains, and other work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in industries or risk classes that have a compensable workers’ compensation claim rate greater than two times the statewide rate (RCW 49.17.520). L&I can only adopt one rule within a 12-month period for either an industry or a risk classification.
Agency: L&I
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​​Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Worker Walk Around (WAC 296-900)

​OSHA’s regulation, 29 CFR 1903.8, allows employers and employees the right to authorize a representative to accompany OSHA officials during a workplace inspection. Employees can authorize another employee to serve as their representative or select a third party. If a third party is chosen, the OSHA official must be shown why a non-employee is reasonably necessary to accompany them on an inspection, including but not limited to, their knowledge, skills, or experience with similar workplace hazards or conditions. OSHA officials are able to deny any person whose conduct obstructs an inspection from being performed fairly from attending the inspection. DOSH already allows for a representative to accompany an OSHA official during an inspection, and this rulemaking will both align with OSHA and formalize current DOSH practice in rule.
Agency: L&I
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Growth Management Act - Updating Administrative Climate Rules (WAC 365-196)

The rulemaking effort responds to ​Chapter 228, Laws of 2023 (HB1181) (PDF) which calls for the addition of a new climate element in comprehensive plans. Rulemaking will address requirements for the climate element, including:
  1. Climate resilience sub-element; and
  2. Greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction sub-element (required of a smaller subset of jurisdictions).  
Rulemaking will also address Commerce’s new regulatory authority to review and approve GHG sub-elements voluntarily submitted by cities and counties.
Agency: Department of Commerce
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Trenching Rescue and Excavation
​(WAC 296-155)

DOSH is proposing to amend WAC 296-155-655, General protection requirements, under chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work, Part N Excavation, trenching, and shoring, to require employers to complete a written work plan detailing appropriate risk analysis and prior to beginning any work that requires a protective system. Definitions applicable to the chapter were moved from WAC 296-155-650 to a new section, WAC 296-155-652.
  • Despite the existing requirement for employers to “ensure prompt and safe removal of injured employees from elevated work locations, trenches and excavations prior to commencement of work”, inspection data revealed multiple fatalities and numerous injuries related to excavation and trenching work in Washington. The conclusions of fatality investigations in recent years suggest that a better approach to risk analysis could serve greatly to reduce the likelihood of similar fatalities in the future. Proposed amendments:
  • Add “Work Plan” to definitions.
  • Require a competent person to remain onsite any time trenching and excavation work is being performed.
  • Require completion of a written work plan (provided on the L&I website) for any trench excavation that requires a protective system under WAC 296-154-657(1)(a). Employers may also create their own work plan that meets the criteria outlined in the rule.
  • Address recordkeeping and training requirements of the work plan.
There will in-person public hearings on Feb. 10 (Tukwila) & Feb. 11 (Spokane Valley) @ 1:00pm. There will also be a virtual public hearing on Feb. 12 @ 1:00pm. All of these can be found on our Affiliate Calendar. Review the rulemaking webpage for more information.
Agency: L&I
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Employment Covered by RCW 51.32.187 - Exposed workers-prima facie presumption of certain occupational diseases-rebuttal-definitions (WAC 296-17)

The CR-102 Proposal Rule Making, filed on September 22, 2020, was withdrawn. This withdrawal is due to the need for more stakeholder involvement and coordination. L&I will continue working with stakeholders to refine proposed rules for potential future rule making. The purpose of this rulemaking is to consider whether provisions of RCW 51.32.187 regarding presumption of certain occupational diseases for Hanford site workers, necessitate special rates, classifications, and reporting rules for employment covered by RCW 51.32.187 insured with the State Fund. The intention is for contractors of the United States Department of Energy (DOE) working at the Hanford site to have their contractors and subcontractors covered under the state fund. Currently, these contractors are covered under a special insuring agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as authorized under RCW 51.04.130.
Agency: L&I
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Plumber Certification Rules - Phase 3
(WAC 296-400A)


​The purpose of this rulemaking is to consider changes to the Plumber Certification Rules. The changes under consideration include the following: (1) Increase fees by 5.58% to cover operating expenses. The fee increase is the Office of Financial Management’s maximum allowable fiscal growth factor for fiscal year 2023. A fee increase is necessary to ensure the Plumber Program’s revenues match expenditures, otherwise, service levels may need to be reduced. (2) Modify rules to address the legislative changes under the 2020 Plumbing Act (Senate Bill 6170). The changes under consideration include, but are not limited to: adding new fees and penalties, modifying the definitions, modifying plumbing certificates and competency examinations, and modifying records and licenses plumbing contractors need to keep and report. (3) Modify rules for general updates, clarity, housekeeping, and other rule changes.
Agency: L&I
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Rulemaking Archives


Safety & Health Retaliation

CR-103 filed January 6, 2026. Rules effective Feb. 6, 2026.
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103
Agency: L&I​
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Hazard Communication

CR-103 filed December 30, 2025. Rules effective Feb. 1, 2026.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I​
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Cranes, Rigging, and Personnel Lifting (WAC 296-155)

CR-103 filed August 5, 2025. Rules effective Sept. 5, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103
Agency: L&I​
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​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Insurance Services: Reporting and Classification Amendments for 2026

CR-103 filed November 18, 2025. Rules effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103
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Agency: L&I​​
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Labor Standards Statute Alignment (WAC 296-128 & 296-135)

​CR-103 filed December 2, 2025. Rules effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I​
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries & Illnesses (WAC 296-27)

CR-103 filed September 30, 2025. Rules effective Oct. 3, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103
Agency: L&I​
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​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Industrial Insurance Premium Rates FY26
(WAC 296-17, 296-17B)


CR-103 filed November 26, 2025. Rules effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I​

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Elevator Fee Increase FY 26 (WAC 296-96)

CR-103 filed September 30, 2025. Rules effective Nov. 1, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103

Agency: L&I

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Hydrofluorocarbons (WAC 173-443)

CR-103 filed October 29, 2025. Rules effective Nov. 29, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103
Agency: Department of Ecology
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Rulemaking Website

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Cap-and-Invest Offsets, ODS (WAC 173-446)

CR-103 filed July 21, 2025. Rules effective Aug. 21, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: Department of Ecology

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Tower Crane Permit and Safety Requirements (WAC 296-155, Part L; 2SHB 2022 Implementation)

CR-103 filed November 4, 2025. Rules effective Dec. 5, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I

​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Clean Fuels Program (WAC 173-424)

CR-103 filed October 20, 2025. Rules effective Nov. 20, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: Department of Ecology

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Electrical Program: Field Services and Public Safety

CR-103 filed November 18, 2025. Rules effective Dec. 19, 2025.​
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
​​
Agency: L&I​
​
​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Clarifying the Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) Broadband Emergency Program Rules

CR-103 filed September 3, 2025. Rules effective Oct. 4, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103
Agency: Department of Commerce

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Growth Management Act - Updating Administrative Housing Rules (WAC 365-196 & 365-199)

CR-103 filed August 15, 2025. Rules effective Sept. 20, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103
Agency: Department of Commerce

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Cranes, Rigging & Personnel Lifting
​(WAC 296-155, Part L)


CR-103 filed August 5, 2025. Rule effective September 5, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I

​WSBCTC POC: Minna

Sanitary Protections (EHB 2266)

CR-103 filed May 20, 2025. Rule effective July 1, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
​Product Card for Employers
Agency: L&I
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​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Fire-Resistant Material Applicators (SHB 1323)

CR-103 filed May 29, 2025. Rule effective July 1, 2025.
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Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Industrial Insurance Premium Rates, 2025 (WAC 296-17 & 296-17B)

CR-103 filed November 26, 2024. Rule effective January 1, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Wildfire Smoke: EPA AQI Alignment (WAC 296-820 & 296-307)

​CR-103 filed April 15, 2025. Rule effective May 16, 2025.
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Electricity Markets (WAC 173-441 & 173-446)

​CR-103 file Dec. 3, 2024. Rule effective Jan. 3, 2025.
​Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: Department of Ecology
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Monetary Penalties and Appeals (WAC 296-900)

​CR-103 filed Jan. 16, 2025. Rule effective Feb. 17, 2025.
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Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
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WSBCTC POC: Minna

Electrical Rule - Code Adoption (WAC 296-46B)

CR-103 filed Feb. 21, 2024. Rule effective April 1, 2024.
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Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Electrical Rule (ESSB 5320 Implementation)

CR-103 filed June 21, 2023. Rule effective July 3, 2023.
​
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Electrical Rule (SSB 6126 Implementation)

​CR-103 filed Feb. 14, 2023. Rule effective July 1, 2023.
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Rulemaking Website
​
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Wildfire Smoke (WAC 296-820 & 296-307)

​CR-103 filed Dec. 14, 2023. Rule effective Jan. 15, 2024.
​
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Process Safety Management (PSM) - Hazardous Chemicals (WAC 296-67)

CR-103 filed Dec. 27, 2023. Rule effective Dec. 27, 2024.
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Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Minna

High Hazard Facilities Appendix Update (WAC 296-71)

CR-103 filed June 4, 2024. Rule effective July 5, 2024.
​
Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Prevailing Wage - Housekeeping
(WAC 296-127)


​CR-103 filed Oct. 17, 2024. Rule effective Nov. 17, 2024.
​Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Electrical Fees Increase - FY25
​(WAC 296-46B)


​CR-103 filed March 19, 2024. Rule effective July 1, 2024.
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Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Voluntary Use of PPE (WAC 296-155, 296-307, 296-800)

CR-103 filed Aug. 20, 2024. Rule effective Oct. 1, 2024.
​Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Unified Safety Standards for Fall Protection
​(WAC 296-880)


CR-103 filed Sept. 3, 2024. Rule effective Oct. 7, 2024.
​Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
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WSBCTC POC: Minna

Contractor Registration - 2SHB 1534 Implementation - Phase 1 (WC 296-200A)

​CR-103 filed Aug. 22, 2023. Rule effective Aug. 22, 2023.
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Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I

​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Contractor Registration - 2SHB 1534 Implementation - Phase 2 (WAC 296-200A)

​CR-103 filed April 30, 2024. Rule effective July 1, 2024.
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Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
​WSBCTC POC: Erin

Prevailing Wage - Intents & Affidavits - 2SSB 5268 Implementation (WAC 296-127)

CR-103 filed Dec. 5, 2023. Rule effective July 1, 2024.
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Rulemaking Website
CR-103
Agency: L&I
​
WSBCTC POC: Erin

Apprenticeship: Standards Submittal Deadline - E2SSB 5600 Implementation
(WAC 296-05)


CR-103 filed Oct. 17, 2024. Rule effective Nov. 17, 2024.
Agency: L&I
​
Rulemaking Website
​CR-103

​WSBCTC POC: Erin
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