15-17-028  

  • WSR 15-17-028
    AGENDA
    PARKS AND RECREATION
    COMMISSION
    [Filed August 10, 2015, 3:35 p.m.]
    In accordance with RCW 34.05.314, the state parks and recreation commission submits this semi-annual agenda for rules under development for publishing in the Washington State Register.
    State parks is conducting a thorough review and may have additional rules as conditions arise.
    Any questions related to the specific rules identified in the agenda can be directed to the manager or Valeria Evans, Rules Coordinator, 1111 Israel Road, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, (360) 902-8597 or valeria.evans@parks.wa.gov.
    2015 Semi[-Annual] Rule-Making Agenda
    (July 1 to December 31, 2015)
    WAC Citation
    Reason and/or Expected Outcome
    Contact
    Status of Rule Making
    Anticipated Date of Adoption
    Comments
    WAC 352-32-085 Technical rock climbing
    Staff recommend changing part of subsection (3) to be consistent with closure provisions recommended in WAC 352-32-050 Park periods.
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-37-105
    Fires and campfires
    On the ocean beaches, the agency does not provide designated campfire pits, rings or other campfire enclosures. A portion of this WAC section is superfluous and staff recommends that it be eliminated.
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-200 Special group recreation permit
    Staff recommends the agency address in subsection (4) be changed to the current agency's address.
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-251 Limited income senior citizen, disability, 7 [and] disabled veteran pass
    Staff recommend updating language for consistency with other discount pass program WAC language and RCW 79A.05.065.
    Linda Burnett
    Customer Service Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504-2650
    (360) 902-8561
    Linda.Burnett@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-252
    Off-season senior citizen pass-Fee
    Staff recommend updating language for consistency with other discount pass program WAC language and RCW 79A.05.065.
    Linda Burnett
    Customer Service Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504-2650
    (360) 902-8561
    Linda.Burnett@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-253
    Foster parent program
    Staff recommend updating language for consistency with other discount pass program WAC language and RCW 79A.05.065.
    Linda Burnett
    Customer Service Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504-2650
    (360) 902-8561
    Linda.Burnett@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-250
    Standard fees charged
    Staff recommend clarifying language around motorcycle regulations in extra vehicle fees and changing towed vehicle language by removing the term "hitched."
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-056
    Peace and quiet
    Staff recommend clarifying language on responsibility of determining whether noise levels during established quiet hours is disruptive to park visitors.
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-130 Aircraft
    Staff recommend adding language on use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-060
    Pets
    Staff recommend adding language that allows for other mechanisms of restraint for pets in state parks to include structural barriers.
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-200
    Expulsion from state park areas
    Staff recommend removing the qualifier of drug and alcohol related misconduct in subsection (2) to the expulsion schedule to allow for clarity of use for staff and the general public.
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    WAC 352-32-210
    Consumption of alcohol in state park areas
    Staff recommend removal of language regarding open containers to include all containers of alcohol to add consistency in alcohol policy at state parks where the consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
    Diana Dupuis
    Operations Manager
    P.O. Box 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504
    (360) 902-8847
    Diana.Dupuis@parks.wa.gov
     
    January 2016
     
    Valeria Evans
    Management Analyst