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The hearing will begin at 1:00 p.m. and continue until all oral/spoken comments are received.

L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on September 10, 2024.

The purpose of this rulemaking is to adjust the submission deadline under WAC 296-05-008 for when an apprenticeship program submits proposed new program standards or changes to their existing apprenticeship program standard(s). The rule change adjusts the submission deadline from 45 days to 60 days before the next regularly scheduled Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) meeting. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5600 (Chapter 156, Laws of 2022) concerning the sustainability and expansion of state registered apprenticeship programs (RCW 49.04.240). Industry sector platforms that collaborate with and support apprenticeships must review proposed standards when submitted by an apprenticeship program and provide a recommendation to the WSATC for consideration in approving or denying the proposed apprenticeship program standards. This adoption adjusts the deadline to allow adequate time for the additional level of review.