What's Happening?
The Department of Health (department) is proposing changes to WAC 246-247-035 - National standards adopted by reference for sources of radionuclide emissions. The amendments will update the publication date of the federal rules adopted by reference under 40 C.F.R. Part 61 from 2024 to the most recently adopted 2025 version. The amendment makes no changes to any requirements previously adopted but is required for the department to receive full delegation of the Radionuclide Air Emissions Program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
We filed a CR-102 Proposed Rulemaking (PDF) on March 14, 2025.
Why?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updates the federal code each year even when no amendments to the requirements are made. EPA requires us to adopt the annual updated publication date into state rule to receive full delegation of the Radionuclide Air Emissions Program.
The Department of Ecology or a local air pollution control authority administers Title V of the federal Clean Air Act and issues all Air Operating Permits. When a facility emits radionuclides, we issue an Air Emissions License under RCW 70A.388.040. To obtain full delegation for regulation of radionuclide air emissions from EPA, we must adopt rules that are at least as stringent as the applicable federal requirements.
Public Hearing - April 22
We are holding a public hearing on April 22, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. to receive public testimony. The hearing will be virtual so individuals may participate via Zoom.
Register for the April 22 Public Hearing on Zoom - After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Submit Written Comments
If you wish to submit written formal comments about this rulemaking you may submit them by close of business on April 25, 2025, to:
Email: radruleupdates@doh.wa.gov
Comment Webpage: Agency Rules Comment Form
Mail:
Washington State Department of Health
C/O Zehra Siddiqui - Environmental Public Health
PO Box 47820
Olympia, WA 98504-7824
Please note that all comments received, whether by email, online or virtually will be given the same consideration. We encourage you to comment in a manner that is most convenient for you.
If you have any questions about the rule, please contact Office of Radiation and Protection staff Randell Utley or Crystal Mathey or Rules Coordinator Zehra Siddiqui.
Rulemaking Files
| Document | What's This? | Date Filed |
|---|---|---|
| CR-102 (PDF) | Announces proposed permanent rule making | March 14, 2025 |
| WAC 246-247-035 (PDF) | Proposed chapter amendments | N/A |
Get Involved
Contacts
Zehra Siddiqui, Rules Coordinator
Crystal Mathey, Office of Radiation and Protection
Randell Utley, Office of Radiation and Protection