WSR 17-23-118

PERMANENT RULES

PARKS AND RECREATION

COMMISSION

[Filed November 17, 2017, 9:08 a.m., effective December 18, 2017]

Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

Purpose: State parks has conducted a review of the WAC pertaining to the winter recreation program. The review resulted in minor changes and corrections to rules in order to bring rules up-to-date with current terminology, correction of references to statutes contained in the rules and completion of a general review for clarification, corrections and modifications.

Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 352-56-060.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 79A.05 RCW.

Adopted under notice filed as WSR 17-19-003 on September 7, 2017.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 8, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Date Adopted: November 17, 2017.

Valeria Evans

Management Analyst

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 83-13-033, filed 6/17/83)

WAC 352-56-010 Purpose.

This chapter is promulgated in order to establish procedures by which the Washington state parks and recreation commission will administer grants and contracts supported by winter recreational program funds in accordance with chapter ((43.51)) 79A.05 RCW.

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 83-13-033, filed 6/17/83)

WAC 352-56-020 Definitions.

When used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings designated in this section unless a different meaning is expressly provided or unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Commission" means the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

(2) "Director" means the director of the Washington state parks and recreation commission.

(3) "Trail" means a corridor described by location and length which is designated for nonsnowmobile winter recreational activities.

(4) "Use area" means an area described by boundary and acreage in which nonsnowmobile winter recreational activities are authorized.

(5) "Winter recreational" means nonsnowmobile winter recreational activities, facilities, or programs.

(6) "Winter recreational program funds" means the funds deposited in the winter recreational program account which are administered by the Washington state parks and recreation commission pursuant to this chapter and chapter ((43.51)) 79A.05 RCW.

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 83-13-033, filed 6/17/83)

WAC 352-56-060 Funding priorities.

The priorities for the distribution of winter recreational program funds by the commission shall be:

(1) Administration of a statewide winter recreational program which includes safety, education, and information programs;

(2) Operation and maintenance of winter recreational parking areas designated by the commission;

(3) Operation and maintenance of winter recreational use areas, trails, and other facilities which include an emergency reserve fund and an enforcement program;

(4) Acquisition and replacement of equipment to support winter recreational programs;

(5) Acquisition and development of new winter recreational facilities and equipment, trail maintenance, and services; and

(6) Support of special winter recreational programs such as, but not limited to, increased law enforcement, safety education, and expanded signing.

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 83-13-033, filed 6/17/83)

WAC 352-56-070 Disbursement of funds.

Applicants for winter recreational program funds, whose requests are approved by the commission, may receive funds:

(1) On a reimbursement basis after a billing which indicates satisfactory compliance with a contract has been filed with the commission; or

(2) Through an advance payment upon a written request to and approval by the director.