You can read and comment on all Department of Health proposed rules (CR-102 notices) during the official comment period. Some draft rules may be posted here also. When you comment on a rule through this website your comments become part of the public record. Your comments help in the decision to adopt the rule as proposed or to revise the proposal if appropriate. Everyone who comments on a proposed rule will get a copy of the Department's official response to the comments.
Instructions
Use the table below to find the rule you would like to review, then just click on the title to read the document. You may comment by clicking on "add your comment." To see how others have responded click on "view all comments". If the chart is empty, there are no rules open for public comment.
Please Note:
You cannot attach documents or internet links at the "add your comment" link. Send those materials by clicking the "program contact" person or link. This opens an e-mail where you can send comments, attachments, links or questions. Thank you.
Some files on this page require MS Word or Adobe Acrobat free readers.
Click here to download a reader.
Click here to download a reader.
| Document Title | Program | Program Contact for questions or problems | Add Your Comment | Comment Deadline | View All Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAC 246-282-990 (4) Sanitary control of shellfish-Fees Annual Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PS) testing fee distribution. Proposed rule equitably assesses the costs of commercial geoduck Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PS) testing. the fees are calculated by determining the cost per sample and multiplying this value by how many samples each harvester had tested in the previous year. |
EPH - ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Peter A Beaton | Comments Closed | 8/4/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-282-990 (4) Sanitary control of shellfish-Fees Annual Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PS) testing fee distribution. Economic Impact Analysis |
EPH - ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Peter A Beaton | Comments Closed | 8/4/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-830-005, 246-830-020, 246-830-035, 246830-037, 246-830-420, 246-830-430, 246-830-440, 246-830-475, 246-830-550, 246-830-555, 246-830-557, 246-830-560, 246-830-565, and 246-830-570 Massage practitioners. The Board of Massage in coordination with the Department of Health is proposing amendments to existing sections that add new definitions, revise licensing standards for out-of-state applicants, transfer programs, approval of schools, training hours, student clinic, continuing education, standards of practice, breast massage, coverage and draping, record keeping, and record retention. The proposed rules also create a new section for massage of the gluteal and perineum. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Megan T Maxey | Add Comment | 8/14/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-830-005, 246-830-020, 246-830-035, 246830-037, 246-830-420, 246-830-430, 246-830-440, 246-830-475, 246-830-550, 246-830-555, 246-830-557, 246-830-560, 246-830-565, and 246-830-570 Massage practitioners. Significant Legislative Rule Analysis |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Megan T Maxey | Add Comment | 8/14/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-915-380 Spinal Manipulation-Endorsement (Effective July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2020) and WAC 246-915-382 Spinal manipulation-Clinical Supervisor (Effective July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2020. The Board of Physical Therapy is proposing to repeal these sections of rule because the statutory authority established under House Bill 2160 (chapter 116, Laws of 2014) included a sunset clause that removed the ability for PTs to receive the supervised clinical practical experience in spinal manipulative procedures from an out-of-state clinical supervisor who holds an endorsement or advanced certification. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Krissie A Waidely | Add Comment | 8/31/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-338-990 Medical Test Site Fees To address the rising costs of the medical test site program, address the negative cash flow, and build the recommended reserve, the department proposes raising medical test site licensing and renewal fees by 25 percent across all license categories effective October 31, 2020. The fee amounts proposed are what the department has determined are necessary to fund current and future program operations in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 (License fees for professions, occupations, and businesses), RCW 70.42.090 (regarding license fees for medical test sites), and the department's six-year fee recovery policy. Though the proposed fee change would go into effect November 1, 2020, existing labs will not incur the new fees until renewal in June 2021. |
HSQA - ASST. SECRETARY OFFICE | Stephanie E Vaughn | Comments Closed | 8/4/2020 | 1 Comment |
| WAC 246-338-990 Medical Test Site Fees Medical Test Site Cost Drivers |
HSQA - ASST. SECRETARY OFFICE | Stephanie E Vaughn | Comments Closed | 8/4/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-919-010 through WAC 246-919-770 Allopathic Physicians The Washington Medical Commission is proposing amendments to update and modernize the rules to align with current law and practice. |
WMC - WASHINGTON MEDICAL COMMISSION | Daidria A Boyd | Add Comment | 8/12/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-919-010 through WAC 246-919-770 Allopathic Physicians Significant Legislative Rule Analysis |
WMC - WASHINGTON MEDICAL COMMISSION | Daidria A Boyd | Add Comment | 8/12/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-919-010 through WAC 246-919-770 Washington Medical Commission Allopathic Physicians. The Washington Medical Commission is proposing amendments to update the modernize the rules to align with current law and practice. |
WMC - WASHINGTON MEDICAL COMMISSION | Daidria A Boyd | Add Comment | 8/12/2020 | No Comments |
| Chapter 246-215 WAC Food Service. State Board of Health is proposing to incorporate with Washington state modification provisions from the 2017 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Code and recently passed legislation. The revision is to adopt national standards from the FDA Food Code to improve food safety and reduce the burden from foodborne disease in Washington State. |
EPH - ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Peter A Beaton | Add Comment | 9/29/2020 | No Comments |
| Chapter 246-215 WAC Food Service. Significant Legislative Analysis |
EPH - ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Peter A Beaton | Add Comment | 9/29/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-922-070 Podiatric Physicians AIDS Prevention and Information Education Requirements ESHB 1551 requires the board to repeal rules that require HIV/AIDS education and training as condition for licensure. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Susan M Gragg | Add Comment | 10/5/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-836-410 Board of Naturopathy ESHB 1551 modernizing the control of certain communicable diseases chapter 76, Laws of 2020. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Susan M Gragg | Add Comment | 10/5/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-282-990(4) Continuance Sanitary Control of Shellfish Fees and Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic the Department of Health will not be holding an in person hearing at the physical location. The department is changing the hearing date, time, and holding a virtual hearing. |
EPH - ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Peter A Beaton | Add Comment | 9/8/2020 | No Comments |
| Chapter 246-856 WAC through Chapter 246-945 WAC Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Multiple Chapter Repealer The proposal repeals the chapters of rules relating to pharmacy that were replaced by Chapter 246-945 WAC. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Lindsay A Trant | Add Comment | 10/5/2020 | No Comments |
| WAC 246-817-010,-817-110, -817-135,-817-190, -817-200, -817-205, -817-220 Dental Repeal of AIDS Education and Training Requirements DQAC proposes to repeal eight registration requirements under chapter 246-817 WAC that reference AIDS Education and Training for Registration, Certification, or License. |
HSQA - HEALTH PROFESSIONS | Jennifer D Santiago | Add Comment | 10/9/2020 | No Comments |
Getting Involved
If you would like to be added to the program's interested parties list, click on the program contact name in the rules comments chart to e-mail your request.
If you would like to be added to the program's interested parties list, click on the program contact name in the rules comments chart to e-mail your request.
