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
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Form: https://www.ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/legacy/reports/petition.pdf
Agency Submission: L&I - [email protected] |
Active Rulemaking Activity
Tower Crane Permit and Safety Requirements - WAC 296-155, Part L
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is conducting rulemaking to implement and enforce Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 2022 (Chapter 311, Laws of 2024), codified under RCW 49.17.435 and 49.17.440. Some of the changes addressed in this rule:
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Safety and Health Core Rules - WAC 296-800
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) intends to conduct rulemaking for chapter 296-800 WAC, Safety and health core rules. DOSH is initiating this rulemaking to remove confusing and unnecessary language as well as update where necessary to align with the requirements of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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. |
Monetary Penalties and Appeals
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) initiated this rulemaking to update how base penalties are calculated in order to make penalties more effective and address concerns raised through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) State Activities Mandated Measures (SAMM) report that Washington penalties continue to be below the national average. OSHA uses the SAMM report to determine whether State Plans are as effective as OSHA. |
Ergonomics
In 2023, the Washington State Legislature authorized the Department of Labor & Industries (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. |
Chapter 296-900 WAC - Worker Walk Around
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. |
Chapters 173-441 and 173-446 WAC - Electricity Markets
On December 3, 2024, Ecology adopted amendments to two rules: Chapter 173-441 WAC, Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases, and Chapter 173-446 WAC, Climate Commitment Act Program Rule. The purpose of these updates is to help determine which entities will be responsible for emissions associated with electricity imported from centralized electricity markets. This rule does not modify eligibility criteria for inclusion under the Cap-and-Invest Program. The rule establishes a framework that accounts for specified electricity imported through centralized electricity markets. The resulting compliance obligation is assigned in the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule (Chapter 173-446 WAC), with the processes and procedures for identifying resources contained within the Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Rule (Chapter 173-441 WAC). Supporting changes to the Reporting Rule will also ensure that appropriate data are available. The adopted rule applies to existing and future centralized electricity markets including the Energy Imbalance Market, the Extended Day Ahead Market, and Markets+. The rule also addresses other issues related to the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions for entities importing electricity to Washington. |
Agency: Department of Ecology
WAC 173-441-446 - Washington State Department of Ecology WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Chapter 173-423 WAC, Clean Vehicles Program Rulemaking
Ecology is considering amendments to Chapter 173-423 WAC, 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. |
Agency: Department of Ecology
Rulemaking Page: WAC 173-423 - Washington State Department of Ecology WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Growth Management Act - Updating Administrative Housing Rules (WAC 365-196 & 365-199)
The Washington State Department of Commerce is preparing to update administrative rules for the Growth Management Act (GMA) and filed a CR101, intent for rulemaking on June 21, 2023. We will work with local governments to ensure comprehensive plans and development regulations include efforts to accommodate housing affordable to all economic segments of the population in Washington. Planning for housing now requires an inclusive and equity-driven approach to meet the housing needs for all residents at all income levels. |
Agency: Department of Commerce
www.commerce.wa.gov/about/legislative/rulemaking/ WSBCTC POC: Erin or 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:
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Agency: Department of Commerce
www.commerce.wa.gov/about/legislative/rulemaking/ WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Wildfire Smoke: EPA AQI Alignment
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the Air Quality Index (AQI) values referenced in the wildfire smoke rules to reflect changes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made to the AQI that became effective on May 6, 2024. Employers are allowed to use the approximate corresponding AQI values for the ease of compliance with the requirements in the rules. This ensures that the regulated community will be able to comply with the rule requirements when using data sources that do not display the hourly PM2.5 concentrations. In 2023, L&I completed rulemaking on the hazards of wildfire smoke exposure to outdoor workers. The primary pollutant in wildfire smoke is harmful fine particles, referred to as PM2.5. The wildfire smoke rules require employers to implement protective measures based on the current concentration of PM2.5 measured in micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3). The AQI is a unitless index created by the EPA to communicate air quality conditions to the public. While the rules are based on hourly average PM2.5 concentrations, they reference the corresponding AQI for workers and employers who choose to use the AQI to determine the amount of smoke in the air. The proposed language was originally filed under the expedited (CR-105) rulemaking process (WSR 24-11-143) on May 21 2024. L&I received a timely objection to that expedited rulemaking filing requiring L&I to file a CR-102 and engage in the standard rulemaking process under the Administrative Procedures Act. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=wildfire+smoke&ruleTopic=All&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Trenching Rescue and Excavation Plan
The purpose of this rulemaking is to consider amendments to the excavation, trenching, and shoring rules. Employers are currently required to “ensure prompt and safe removal of injured employees from elevated work locations, trenches and excavations prior to commencement of work” under WAC 296-155-035(9), but the conclusions of fatality investigations in recent years suggest that a better approach to risk analysis and rescue planning could serve to greatly reduce the likelihood of similar fatalities in the future. Accordingly, L&I is considering amending WAC 296-155-655, General protection requirements, to require employers to develop and implement a written Excavation Plan detailing appropriate risk analysis and rescue planning prior to beginning any work that requires a protective system (generally defined as any excavation four feet or deeper that is not in stable, solid rock). |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=trenching&ruleTopic=Safety+%26+Health&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Industrial Insurance Premium Rates, 2025
Labor & Industries (L&I) is required by law to establish and maintain a workers’ compensation classification plan, and to set premium rates that are: 1) the lowest necessary to maintain actuarial solvency of the accident and medical aid funds; and 2) designed to attempt to limit fluctuations in premium rates. The plan must be consistent with recognized principles of insurance. L&I is also required by law to offer retrospective rating plans to employers as a further incentive to encourage workplace safety and prevent employee injury. The proposed rule amends the tables of classification base premium rates, experience rating plan parameters, and experience modification factor calculation limitations for the workers’ compensation insurance program for calendar year 2025. Classification base rates were updated to align with expected losses. L&I proposes a 3.8% overall average premium rate change. The proposed rule is also notice that the Director intends to transfer the amount of the accident and medical-aid funds combined that exceed 10% of funded liabilities as required by RCW 51.44.023. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=Industrial+Insurance%2C+2025&ruleTopic=Workers%27+Comp&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Employment Covered by RCW 51.32.187 (Exposed workers-prima facie presumption of certain occupational diseases-rebuttal-definitions)
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
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=Industrial+Insurance%2C+2025&ruleTopic=Workers%27+Comp&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Fire-Resistant Material Applicators (SHB 1323)
L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is required to implement and enforce Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1323, passed by the Washington State legislature in the 2023 session. SHB 1323, codified under chapter 49.105 RCW, requires a training and certification program be created for individuals who apply fire-resistant materials and provides for enforcement. The training must be provided by an apprenticeship program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, fire-resistant material manufacturers, or other certified training providers approved by DOSH. |
Agency: L&I
www.lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-rules/rulemaking-stakeholder-information/fire-resistant-material-applicators WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Sanitary Protections (EHB 2266)
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is initiating rulemaking for chapter 296-155 WAC, Safety standards for construction work. This rulemaking will implement the requirements of Engrossed House Bill 2266, codified under RCW 49.17.530, which became effective June 6, 2024. The law establishes requirements for employers in the construction industry to provide workers who menstruate or express milk access to restrooms, adequate and convenient supply of menstrual hygiene products at no cost, and reasonable accommodations to express milk after a child’s birth. |
Agency: L&I
www.lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-rules/rulemaking-stakeholder-information/sanitation-in-construction WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna Guidance for Employers:
L&I is currently conducting rulemaking in support of the law. In the meantime, employers can follow guidance provided in our Sanitary Conditions for Construction Workers product card. The card is available in English, Russian, and Spanish. You can print it from the website or order it through the mail by clicking the blue button “Order free copies by mail” on the web page. Visit the rulemaking page for more information. |
Cranes, Rigging & Personnel Lifting
OSHA recently updated their standard for cranes and derricks in construction. These updates included clarifying each employer's duty to ensure the competency of crane operators through training, certification or licensing, and evaluation. OSHA also altered a provision that required different levels of certification based on the rated lifting capacity of equipment. While testing organizations are not required to issue certifications distinguished by rated capacities, they are permitted to do so, and employers may accept them or continue to rely on certifications based on crane type alone. OSHA’s rule also establishes minimum requirements for determining operator competency. Another recent update by OSHA included exemptions and clarifications for unique equipment used in roadway railway work. This rulemaking is also intended to provide clarity on L&I’s interpretation of requirements related to crane decertification and reinstatement. The changes under consideration would clarify what activities are covered and will clearly state that damage to critical parts of the crane would require notification, rather than just implying it. The proposed language will also add crane tip overs as a reporting requirement, while the assumption is that a crane involved in a tip over would be given an inspection prior to returning to service. Finally, state-initiated amendments will also be proposed to address other areas in chapter 296-155 WAC relating to cranes that either need to be updated based on current industry practice or clarifying some of the language to maintain safety and health protections for employees. Additional housekeeping changes will also be included. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-rules/rulemaking-stakeholder-information/cranesrigging WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Rulemaking Archives
Electrical Rule - Code Adoption
Chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?ruleTopic=Electrical&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Electrical Rule (ESSB 5320 Implementation)
Chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation (WAC 296-46B-945, Qualifying for master, journey level, specialty electrician examinations). |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?ruleTopic=Electrical&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Electrical Rule (SSB 6126 Implementation)
Chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation (WAC 296-46B-945, Qualifying for master, journey level, specialty electrician examinations). |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?ruleTopic=Electrical&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Wildfire Smoke
The purpose of this rulemaking is to address the hazards associated with wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke presents hazards that employers and workers in affected regions must understand. Smoke from wildfires contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health. Proper protective equipment, exposure controls, and training are needed for employees working in wildfire regions. This rulemaking created a new chapter, Chapter 296-820 WAC, Wildfire Smoke, and duplicated these new requirements into Chapter 296-307 WAC, Safety Standards for Agriculture. L&I issued emergency rules in the summer of 2021 and 2022, and began the permanent rulemaking process. A CR-101 (Preproposal) was filed on October 20, 2020. Prior to the issuance of the emergency rule in summer 2021, there were no regulations to address the hazard of wildfire smoke inhalation among outdoor workers in Washington State. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=wildfire+smoke&ruleTopic=All&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Process Safety Management (PSM) - Hazardous Chemicals
The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve workplace safety and health at petroleum refineries. This rulemaking created a new Part B in chapter 296-67 WAC, Safety standards for process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, which pertains specifically to process safety management (PSM) in petroleum refineries. The new Part B includes existing PSM requirements applicable to refineries updated with new requirements based on the best available evidence learned since the PSM rule was first adopted in 1992. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=PSM&ruleTopic=Safety+%26+Health&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
High Hazard Facilities Appendix Update
This adoption creates WAC 296-71-060, Appendix A: Training course content – Nonmandatory. Appendix A was published in WSR 22-19-101 and located in WAC 296-71-050, making it hard to find for readers utilizing training course content. L&I worked with stakeholders in November 2022 to make some clarifications to the appendix, which helped assist training providers preparing curriculum and avoid unintended jurisdiction issues. This updated version will be located in the new WAC section. References to Appendix A in WAC 296-71-030 were also updated. The update does not affect existing courses that have already been approved by L&I. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=high+hazard+facilities&ruleTopic=All&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Prevailing Wage - Housekeeping (Chapter 296-127 WAC)
The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend three rule sections to bring them into alignment with amendments made to the underlying statutes they help to interpret and enforce, and to amend one rule section to align with current Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) practice. The changes reflect requirements in law and do not affect the purpose of the rule sections. Amended sections: WAC 296-127-010, Definitions for chapter 296-127 WAC; WAC 296-127-140, Investigation of complaint; WAC 296-127-160, Appeal of notice of violation; and WAC 296-127-320, Payroll. |
Agency: L&I
https://lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=housekeeping&ruleTopic=Prevailing+Wage&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Electrical Fees Increase (FY25)
Chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical safety standards, administration, and installation. This rulemaking increases the electrical fees by 6.40% to support operating expenses for the Electrical Program. The fee increase is the maximum allowable fiscal growth factor rate by the state Office of Financial Management for fiscal year 2025. The current fee levels are insufficient to cover current Program expenses. The fee increase is needed to ensure that revenues match expenditures. This rulemaking also removes the fee for printed copies of the electrical laws and rules. L&I is no longer providing printed copies, as electronic versions are available online. Removing the fee will ensure the rule is up-to-date and aligns with requirements. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=fees+increase&ruleTopic=Electrical&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Voluntary Use of PPE
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update chapters 296-155, 296-307 and 296-800 WAC, to allow the voluntary use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when workers feel the need to protect themselves from noise, dust, or possible infectious or contagious diseases. The voluntary use of PPE must not introduce hazards to the work environment and any PPE, including facial coverings, must not interfere with an employer’s security requirements. The adopted sections in rule model RCW 49.17.485, Personal protective devices and equipment – Public health emergency, but is not limited to declared public health emergencies. In the event a public health emergency is declared, the adopted sections in rule would already be effective and no material change would be needed to comply with RCW 49.17.485. |
Agency: L&I
https://lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=Personal+Protective&ruleTopic=Safety+%26+Health&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Unified Safety Standards for Fall Protection
In May 2023, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) received notification from the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) relating to DOSH’s fall protection standard. The notification advised L&I of needed amendments to the fall protection rule in Chapter 296-880 WAC in order to be at least as effective as those administered by OSHA. This rulemaking makes changes to sections of the fall protection rule that address leading edge work, safety monitor system requirements, and roofing activity on low pitched roofs to make them at least as effective as OSHA, as required by the Washington State Plan. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=unified+fall+protection&ruleTopic=Safety+%26+Health&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Plumber Certification Rules - Phase 3
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 (SB), chapter 153, Laws of 2020). 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
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=phase+3&ruleTopic=Plumbers&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Contractor Registration (2SHB 1534 Implementation - Phase 1)
This rulemaking adopts conditions for denying a contractor’s application for registration, renewal or reinstatement under WAC 296-200A-041. Second Substitute House Bill 1534 (2SHB 1534) establishes new conditions for denial of contractor registrations when an applicant is a successor to a business entity with unsatisfied final judgements and for minor status. The provisions took effect July 23, 2023. This rulemaking adopts amendments for uniformity with the statute. 2SHB 1534 amends and adds new sections under chapter 18.27 RCW with various effective dates. L&I plans to develop rules over several phases of rulemaking for consistency with the statute. This rulemaking is the first phase. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=phase+1&ruleTopic=Contractors&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Contractor Registration (2SHB 1534 Implementation - Phase 2)
This rulemaking adopts amendments to chapter 296-200A WAC. The amendments affect the definitions, penalty and bond amounts, and fees for general and specialty contractors. The amendments are necessary due to the passage of Second Substitute House Bill 1534 (2SHB 1534) (Chapter 213, Laws of 2023) and Senate Bill 5795 (SB 5795) (Chapter 155, Laws of 2019) and to support operating expenses for the Contractor Registration Program. The adopted rules include: (1) Increasing fees by the fiscal growth factor of 6.40% to support operating expenses. (2) Amendments for consistency with the statutory amendments under 2SHB 1534. This includes: adding a new definition to define the meaning of “due diligence” related to a successor of an entity verifying the entity is in good standing related to unsatisfied final judgment against it for work performed under chapter 18.27 RCW or owes money to L&I for assessed penalties or fees as a result of a final judgment; increasing surety bond and savings account amounts for general and specialty contractors; and increasing the monetary penalty amounts that may be assessed for infractions issued for violations of chapter 18.27 RCW. (3) Amendments for consistency with the statutory amendments under SB 5795. This includes amending the number of final judgments and single family dwelling structures involved for when a bond or savings account can be increased. (4) Amendments for updates and clarification. This includes: clarifying the service fee for summons and complaints by removing the fee amount and referencing the fee schedule; and clarifying the requirements for collection of penalties from a contractor and payments of restitution. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=phase+1&ruleTopic=Contractors&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Travel Time for Public Works Projects
The program obtained public comment on multiple occasions; the final policy incorporates this feedback. The policy includes current and historical interpretations on travel time. The policy provides guidance on prevailing wage requirements during travel time. Some of the guidance provided in this policy includes information on: • Travel time to, from, and between public works sites • Wait time • Travel time related to the transportation and delivery of nonstandard items specifically produced for a public works project • Travel related to mobilization and demobilization of a prevailing wage jobsite |
Prevailing Wage - Intents & Affidavits (2SSB 5268 Implementation)
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the threshold amount in WAC 296-127-050 from the outdated $2,500 threshold used by awarding agencies of the alternate filing procedures (combined intent & affidavit form) on public works projects, to be consistent with recent changes to RCW 39.12.040, Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages. In order to avoid future rulemaking if the statutory amount is changed in the future, L&I is removing the dollar amounts in rule and cross-referencing directly to the statute (RCW 39.12.040). |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=affidavits&ruleTopic=Prevailing+Wage&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |
Apprenticeship: Standards Submittal Deadline (E2SSB 5600 Implementation)
The purpose of this rulemaking is to adjust the submission deadline under WAC 296-05-008 for when an apprenticeship program submits proposed new program standards or changes to their existing apprenticeship program standard(s). The rule change adjusts the submission deadline from 45 days to 60 days before the next regularly scheduled Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) meeting. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5600 (Chapter 156, Laws of 2022) concerning the sustainability and expansion of state registered apprenticeship programs (RCW 49.04.240). Industry sector platforms that collaborate with and support apprenticeships must review proposed standards when submitted by an apprenticeship program and provide a recommendation to the WSATC for consideration in approving or denying the proposed apprenticeship program standards. This adoption adjusts the deadline to allow adequate time for the additional level of review. |
Agency: L&I
lni.wa.gov/rulemaking-activity/?query=standards&ruleTopic=Apprenticeship&ruleStatus=All WSBCTC POC: Erin or Minna |