Wa Register Issue 20-24
| Library | Washington Register |
| Enactment Date | 01 January 2020 |
The following is the schedule of regular meetings for the Washington state military department emergency management council for 2021.
Date |
Time |
Location |
February 4, 2021 |
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. |
Virtual via Microsoft Teams |
June 3, 2021 |
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. |
Virtual via Microsoft Teams |
September 16, 2021 |
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. |
Virtual via Microsoft Teams |
November 4, 2021 |
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. |
Virtual via Microsoft Teams |
Please refer to the http://mil.wa.gov/emergency-management-division/emergency-management-council website. Calendar information, agendas, and Microsoft Teams meeting information are posted on this page.
These meetings are subject to change based on operational or other considerations.
If you require accommodation for these meetings, please contact Kristin Ritter at 253-512-7484 or kristin.ritter@mil.wa.gov.
Title of Policy Statement: Backflow Assembly Tester Professional Growth Period. Policy Number: K.03.
Issuing Entity: Division of environmental public health, office of drinking water.
Subject Matter: Due to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, this policy provides a one-time, one-year extension of the three-year professional growth period for backflow assembly testers (BATs). As such, BATs are unable [to] meet their professional growth requirement in 2020 because the required in-person testing has been suspended to comply with social distancing and safety protocols.
Effective Date: January 1, 2021.
Contact Person: William Bernier, waterworks operator, certification program manager, phone 360-236-3562, email William.bernier@doh.wa.gov.
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 246-918 WAC, Physician assistants—Washington medical commission (commission), revising physician assistant (PA) rules pursuant to SHB 2378 (chapter 80, Laws of 2020) and updating PA rules to incorporate current, national standards and best practices.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.71A.150, 18.130.050; chapter 18.71A RCW; and SHB 2378.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The commission is considering updating the PA chapter to more closely align with current industry standards, modernize regulations to align with current national industry standards and best practices, and provide clearer rules language for licensed PAs.
Included in this rule-making proposal is incorporating the requirements of SHB 2378 Concerning physician assistants. The commission is considering adding new sections in accordance with SHB 2378. This bill combines the PA licensing under the Washington medical commission effective July 1, 2021, and eliminates the profession of osteopathic physician assistant. The bill instructs the commission to consult with the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery when investigating allegations of unprofessional conduct by a licensee under the supervision of an osteopathic physician. The bill also reduces administrative and regulatory burdens on PA practice by moving practice agreements from an agency-level approval process to employment level process. Employers are required to keep agreements on file. The bill requires the commission to collect and file the agreements. Changes nomenclature from "delegation" to "practice" agreement and from "supervising physician" to "participating physician" agreement.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Collaborative rule making.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Amelia Boyd, Program Manager, P.O. Box 47866, Olympia, WA 98504-7866, phone 360-236-2727, TTY 711, email amelia.boyd@wmc.wa.gov, website wmc.wa.gov.
Additional comments: To join the interested parties email list, please visit https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADOH/subscriber/new?topic_id=WADOH_153.
November 19, 2020
Melanie de Leon
Executive Director
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 246-836-210 Authority to use, prescribe, dispense and order, the board of naturopathy (board) is considering rule making regarding the practice of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in naturopathic practice, including education and training. The board is considering revising WAC 246-836-210 and creating a new section(s) of rule.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 18.36A.160.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The board is considering rules to determine which nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are appropriate for naturopathic physicians to perform, as well as establish corresponding education and training requirements. The board may also consider potential practice restrictions or requirements, such as specific patient follow-up requirements.
A previous CR-101 on this topic filed as WSR 13-22-059 is being withdrawn and this CR-101 will supersede it.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Collaborative rule making.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Susan Gragg, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, phone 360-236-4941, fax 360-236-2901, TTY 711, email naturopathic@doh.wa.gov, website www.doh.wa.gov/naturopathy, https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADOH/subscriber/new.
Additional comments: The board will use the existing GovDelivery list to inform stakeholders of opportunities to provide input on proposed rule language. Interested parties can join the GovDelivery list to get information on participating in the process by subscribing at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADOH/subscriber/new.
November 23, 2020
Renee Fullerton
Executive Director
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 20-08-073.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-847-125, Applicants currently licensed in other states or territories. The occupational therapy practice board is proposing to clarify requirements for continued competency for occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant out-of-state applicants that have been licensed for less than two years.
Hearing Location(s): On January 22, 2021, at 9:10 a.m.
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, the occupational therapy practice board will not provide a physical location for this hearing to promote social distancing and the safety of the citizens of Washington state. A virtual public hearing, without a physical meeting space, will be held instead.
To access the meeting: Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/860970933.
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3122. Access Code: 860-970-933.
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/860970933.
Date of Intended Adoption: January 22, 2021.
Submit Written Comments to: Kathy Weed, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax 360-236-2901, by January 20, 2021.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Kathy Weed, phone 360-236-4883, fax 360-236-4883, TTY 711, email https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, by January 15, 2021.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule clarifies the requirements for an applicant licensed in another state or jurisdiction for less than two years. Current licensing standards require thirty hours of continued competency for all out-of-state applicants. However, the continued competency requirements are not required until a licensee has been licensed for two years. The proposed amendments clarify that those licensed in another state or jurisdiction for at lease two years need to obtain thirty hours of continued competency prior to obtaining state licensure. Proposed rule language is clearer and allows Washington licensees and out-of-state applicants to have the same standard for continued competency.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Proposed language is clearer and benefits recent graduates licensed in another state by not requiring them to obtain continued competency in an unreasonable amount of time prior to applying for Washington licensure. Rule making will establish enforceable and consistent licensing requirements.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.59.130.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.59.130.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of health, occupational therapy practice board, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Kathy Weed, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98504, 360-236-4883.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Kathy Weed, Department of Health, P.O. Box 47852...
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