16-04-007  

  • WSR 16-04-007
    AGENDA
    DEPARTMENT OF
    NATURAL RESOURCES
    [Filed January 20, 2016, 4:17 p.m.]
    Rules Development Agenda
    January to June 2016
    WAC CHAPTER OR SECTION
    PURPOSE OF RULE
    BEING DEVELOPED OR AMENDED
    332-160-090
    The department of natural resources (DNR) will be developing a new rule to establish policies and procedures for the Washington state committee on geographic names. The new rule will provide guidelines for acceptable geographic names, and establish the process by which the committee will consider and adopt names and conduct meetings.
    332-24
    Rule change to ensure fire protection rules are clearly written and provide appropriate protection regarding regulation of forest operations and spark emitting equipment requirements. The changes will also update references to department of ecology WAC and chapter 70.94 RCW.
    332-08
    DNR has the discretion to consider rule-making changes related to insurance and security requirements; the program is currently evaluating whether or not this is necessary.
    332-18-05004
    Amending rule governing fines, base penalties schedule in relation to surface mine reclamation.
    New WAC
    A new rule will be written to implement RCW 78.44.087 (5)(c) developing a standardized performance security formula.
    New WAC
    RCW 39.04.155 directs state agencies awarding small works contract[s] to have procedures in place to solicit bids and award contracts.