The Department of Health adopted proposed changes to WAC 246-272B-08105, Civil penalty schedule, on February 7, 2025. The adopted changes establish a civil penalty schedule for violations of a law or rule regulating large onsite sewage systems based on significance of the violation, previous compliance record, and the presence of aggravating or exacerbating circumstances.
Adopted Rule Documents
- CR-103P: Rulemaking Order with Permanent Rule Language (PDF)
- Concise Explanatory Statement (PDF) - Explains the rule changes in more detail, a summary of comments received, and any changes made between the proposed language and adopted language.
- Significant Analysis (PDF)
Rulemaking Timeline
- June 2024 – Start rulemaking
- August – September 2024 – Informal comment period
- October – December 2024 – Formal comment period and public hearing
- February 2025 – Rulemaking complete
Rulemaking Files
| Document | What's This? | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| CR-101 (PDF) | Announces intent of rulemaking. | June 20, 2024 |
| CR-102 (PDF) | Announces formal comment period and public hearing. | October 18, 2024 |
| CR-103 P (PDF) | Announces adopted permanent rulemaking. | February 7, 2025 |
Contacts
Ashlie Laydon, Rules Coordinator
Andrew Jones, Environmental Engineer