2026 Rulemaking Activity
Anticipated Timeline for 2026 Rulemaking (PCHB, SHB & GMHB)
(subject to change)
• February: File CR-101 (Preproposal Inquiry)
• July: Informal public comment period
• August: File CR-102 (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)
• August - September: Formal public comment period
• September: Public hearing
• November: Board Adoption
• November - December: File CR-103P (Rulemaking Order)
See Our Rules
Follow these links to the Pollution Control Hearings Board, Shorelines Hearings Board, Growth Management Hearings Board, and Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office rules.
Chapter 371-08 WAC – Pollution Control Hearings Board Practice and Procedure
Chapter 461-08 WAC – Shorelines Hearings Board Practice and Procedure
Chapter 242-03 WAC – Growth Management Hearings Board Rules of Practice and Procedure
Chapter 198-14 WAC – Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office Public Records
Stay Informed
To be added to our rulemaking distribution list, please send an email to jamie.merly@eluho.wa.gov with “Rulemaking Email List” as the subject line.
Contact Information
Jamie Merly
ELUHO Rules Coordinator
jamie.merly@eluho.wa.gov
(360) 485-1282