Rulemaking Notice: REMINDER

Public hearing Feb. 7, 2023 on updating rules for Washington's Broadband Program

This rulemaking will align the Public Works Board’s (PWB) Broadband Program with legislation (2022 House Bill 1673) enacted in the 2022 session. The proposed rules will clarify the requirements and timeline for both the funding application and challenge processes, and outline an emergency broadband program.  

The PWB filed a CR-102 notice of proposed rulemaking on Dec. 22, with the intended date of adoption on Feb. 15, 2023.

PUBLIC HEARING: Tuesday,  Feb. 7, 2023, 10 - 11 a.m.

The public hearing will be a hybrid format with in-person and virtual options for participation:

• Join using Zoom 
• Join in person at Washington State Department of Commerce Headquarters - 1011 Plum St. SE, Olympia WA 98504
  Building 5, Columbia Room

Written comments may be submitted until the public rulemaking hearing on Feb. 7, 2023.

Submit written comments or questions to Sheila Richardson at sheila.richardson@commerce.wa.gov.

Related documents:

CR-102

Proposed WAC 399-80 Revisions

Supplemental Documents

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