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Governing Access to Public Records, Chapter 478-276

Subject of Proposed Rule:

Chapter 478-276 WAC, Governing Access to Public Records

University Personnel Responsible for the Proposed Rule:

  • Perry Tapper, Senior Director, Records Compliance
  • Erin Rance, Assistant Director, Office of Public Records

Washington State Register Citations:

Filing WSR # Filed Publication
Date
CR-101: WSR 22-16-016 7/22/22
CR–102: WSR 26-10-046 5/1/26 5/20/26
CR–103P:
Other:

Comments regarding the proposed rule may be sent in writing or provided at a public hearing.

Send written submissions to:
Barbara Lechtanski
Director, University Policy & Rules Office and UW Rules Coordinator
University of Washington
Box 351237
Seattle, WA 98195-1237
rules@uw.edu

Written submission dates:
Opens: May 20, 2026
Closes: June 9, 2026 at 12:00 noon

In person comments can be received during a public hearing:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
University of Washington
142 Gerberding Hall
1704 NE Grant Lane, Seattle, WA

Contact UW Disability Services Office by 5/29/26 if disability accommodations are needed:
Ph: 206-543-6450
TTY 206-543-6452
Email: dso@us.edu

Anticipated permanent adoption filing (CR-103P): Friday, June 12, 2026
Anticipated effective date: Monday, July 13, 2026