WSR 17-18-012 PROPOSED RULES TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION [Filed August 24, 2017, 3:02 p.m.] Original Notice. Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 17-13-057. Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Title 467 WAC, Traffic safety commission, chapter 467-01 WAC, Public records disclosure, and chapter 467-03 WAC, Pedestrian bicycle safety equipment rules. Hearing Location(s): On October 11, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., at 621 8th Avenue S.E., Suite 409, Olympia, WA 98504-0944. Date of Intended Adoption: October 11, 2017. Submit Written Comments to: Mandie Dell or Pam Pannkuk, 621 8th Avenue S.W., Suite 409, Olympia, WA 98504-0944, email mdell@wtsc.wa.gov or ppannkuk@wtsc.wa.gov, fax 360-586-6489, by October 10, 2017. Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Mandie Dell, phone 360-725-9883, fax 360-586-6489, email mdell@wtsc.wa.gov, by October 10, 2017. Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Revisions to current rules including: Updating the description of organization to align with our mission; updating references to our old address; updating references to RCW that have been recodified and updating pedestrian bicycle rules and language to reflect compliance with American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association. Reasons Supporting Proposal: Align WAC with agency's current mission, location, efforts and national compliance. In addition, update outdated RCW references. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 43.59.070. Statute Being Implemented: Not applicable. Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision. Name of Proponent: Washington traffic safety commission, governmental. Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Pam Pannkuk, 621 8th Avenue S.E., Suite 409, Olympia, WA 98504-0944, 360-725-9884. A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135. A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal: Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect. August 24, 2017 Pam Pannkuk Deputy Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 91-23-101, filed 11/20/91, effective 12/21/91)
WAC 467-01-010 Description of organization.
The Washington traffic safety commission is a ten-member commission organized under the provisions of chapter 43.59 RCW, and under which the commission is to ((seek solutions to traffic problems caused by increases in motor vehicles on highways, plan and supervise accident prevention programs, coordinate state and local development of traffic safety programs, promote uniform enforcement of traffic safety laws and the establishment of standards for investigation and reporting of traffic accidents, and promote and improve driver education)) lead statewide efforts and build partnerships to save lives and prevent injuries on our roadways for the health, safety, and benefit of our communities. The commission consists of the governor, as chairman; the superintendent of public instruction; the director of department of licensing; the secretary of the department of transportation; the chief of the state patrol; the secretary of the department of social and health services; the secretary of the department of health; a representative of the association of Washington cities appointed by the governor; a member of the ((association of Washington counties)) Washington state association of counties appointed by the governor; and a representative of the judiciary appointed by the governor. The director of the Washington traffic safety commission, appointed by the governor, serves as secretary to the commission and is responsible for carrying into effect the commissions orders and rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. The director is also authorized to employ staff necessary to carry out the orders, rules and regulations of the commission. As secretary, the director coordinates the activities of the commission and supervises the work of the staff of the commission.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 91-23-101, filed 11/20/91, effective 12/21/91)
WAC 467-01-020 Time and place of meetings.
Regular public meetings of the Washington traffic safety commission are held quarterly on the ((fourth Tuesday)) third Thursday in January, April, July, and October ((in)) at the Washington traffic safety commission ((Conference Room, 1000 S. Cherry Street, Olympia, Washington,)) or at such other place named by the commission and all provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW shall apply.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 91-23-101, filed 11/20/91, effective 12/21/91)
WAC 467-01-040 Special meeting.
A special meeting of the traffic safety commission may be called by the ((secretary)) director, or by a majority of the members of the commission, by delivering personally or by mail written notice to all members of the commission at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The notice calling a special meeting shall state the purpose for which the meeting is called and the date, hour, and place of such meeting and all provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW shall apply.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 91-23-101, filed 11/20/91, effective 12/21/91)
WAC 467-01-050 Emergency meeting.
If, by reason of an emergency, there is a need for expedited action by the commission to meet the emergency, the ((secretary)) director may provide for a meeting site, and the notice requirements of chapter 42.30 RCW shall be suspended during such emergency. To the extent possible, notice of such emergency meeting will be delivered personally, by telephone, telegram, email, or mail to the members of the commission and interested persons, and shall specify the time and place of the emergency meeting and the business to be transacted. Any action taken by the commission at such emergency meeting may be reconsidered by the commission at its next regular quarterly meeting.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 91-23-101, filed 11/20/91, effective 12/21/91)
WAC 467-01-060 Address of the commission.
Persons wishing to obtain information or to make submissions or requests of any kind shall address their correspondence to:
Director
Washington Traffic Safety Commission
((1000 South Cherry Street, Mailstop: PD-11))
P.O. Box 40944
Olympia, WA 98504
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 01-22-011, filed 10/26/01, effective 11/26/01)
WAC 467-03-010 Pedestrian bicycle safety equipment rules.
((The director will cause to be designed a)) High-visibility protective vests, traffic control flags, warning signs, and other equipment are designed to increase the visibility of persons assisting pedestrians and bicycles at crosswalks, including school and playground zones. This equipment will be ((of strong yellow-green fluorescent color or other highly visible materials and have retro-reflective stripes. Samples are to be made available for viewing at the Washington traffic safety commission office in Olympia, WA)) in compliance with the most current American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association (ANSI/ISEA) 107 standard for high visibility safety apparel and accessories.
The ((director)) Washington traffic safety commission may furnish this equipment to schools and other users through grants from the school zone safety account as provided by RCW 46.61.440(((3))) (5).
The use of uniforms and equipment designated for use by school patrols, pursuant to WAC 392-151-090 (Standard uniforms) and WAC 392-151-095 (Equipment), by persons assisting pedestrians and bicyclists in school and playground zones, will also be deemed in compliance with this rule.
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