WSR 17-16-146

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed August 1, 2017, 12:53 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: The pollution liability insurance agency (PLIA) proposes to amend chapter 374-20 WAC relating to public records.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 70.149.040(5).

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: PLIA proposes amending chapter 374-20 WAC to better conform such chapter to: (1) Recent changes in the law concerning public records; (2) model rules recommended by the attorney general's office (chapter 44-14 WAC), and (3) current agency practices.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

Process for Developing New Rule: PLIA will follow the standard process for the adoption of rules under the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW).

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by:

1. Accessing a web page where PLIA posts updates.

2. Contacting PLIA staff at rules@plia.wa.gov or 1-800-822-3905.

3. Participating in a public meeting(s) during development of the rule proposal.

August 1, 2017

Cassandra Garcia

Deputy Director