What's Happening
On April 27, 2026, the Department of Health (department) filed proposed changes to:
- WAC 246-222-080 Inspections not warranted—Informal review, and
- WAC 246-243-205 Temporary job site notification.
The proposed revisions are intended to improve the flexibility of the department to provide the most up-to-date contact information by phone, website, and correspondence rather than by rule. Additionally, proposed editorial changes are intended to improve the clarity of the rules without changing their effect.
Why?
The purpose of chapter 70A.388 RCW includes providing for a program of effective regulation of sources of ionizing radiation for the protection of occupational and public health and safety. The proposed revisions would streamline departmental processes to reduce the cost of government and to improve responsiveness. The changes would also align the rules with the Code Reviser’s 2025 Bill Drafting Guide and Instructions on Style for the Washington Administrative Code.
Get Involved
Comment period: April 27, 2026 - June 9, 2026
You're invited to share your feedback on this proposal. The comment period is open through midnight on June 9, 2026.
A virtual public hearing will be held on June 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. You'll have the opportunity to provide oral comments during the hearing.
Register to attend the hearing.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Written comments can be sent through e-mail to brian.sayrs@doh.wa.gov or may be submitted online at the department’s rules comment page.
Please note that all comments received, whether virtually, by email, or online, will be given the same consideration. We encourage you to comment in a manner that is most convenient for you.
Tentative Rulemaking Timeline
- February 2026 – Start rulemaking
- April 2026 – Formal comment period begins
- June 2026 – Public hearing
- June 2026 – Rulemaking complete
Rulemaking Files
| Document | What's This? | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|
| CR-102 - Proposed Rulemaking (PDF) | Announces proposed permanent rulemaking. | April 27, 2026 |
Stay Informed
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Contacts
Brian Sayrs, Rules Coordinator
Dane Blakinger, Radiation Health Physicist for job site notifications
Richard Montemarano, Radiation Health Physicist for informal review