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Ex. WA-018Proclamation 20-26Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board - Penalties (statutory waivers and enforcement prohibition)Governor Jay Inslee (directed to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board)WashingtonSector regulatorMar. 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Alcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WA-009Proclamation 20-13Statewide Limits: Food and Beverage Services, Areas of CongregationGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 16, 2020Business closureAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-021Metro announcement: fare collection discontinued and rear-door boarding required from Mar. 21, 2020; service reductions from Mar. 23, 2020King County Metro to discontinue fare collections, direct riders to board buses at rear doors, beginning March 21King County Metro (King County Executive Dow Constantine)King County, Washington (King County Metro Transit; also reports Sound Transit and Seattle Streetcar)CountyMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Travel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WA-016Proclamation 20-25, Stay Home - Stay Healthy (Mar. 23, 2020), para. 3 and 3(b)Stay Home - Stay HealthyGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-019WSDOT news release, Mar. 20, 2020: resumption of Anacortes-Sidney, B.C. international ferry service pushed back from Mar. 29 to at least Apr. 26, 2020 'as a result of the recent closure of the Canadian border'Start of state ferry service to Canada suspended until April 26 due to COVID-19 situationWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (Anacortes - Friday Harbor - Sidney, British Columbia route)StateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-020WSDOT news release, Mar. 23, 2020: all state ferries to remain on winter sailing schedules through at least Apr. 25, 2020; spring service additions cancelled; San Juan Islands vehicle reservations Mar. 29-Apr. 25 cancelled; ridership down 40 percentState ferries to remain on winter sailing schedules through April 25 due to lower demandWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (all WSF routes)StateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-021WSDOT news release, Mar. 26, 2020: central Puget Sound routes to a reduced service plan from Mar. 29 through at least Apr. 25, 2020; Seattle/Bainbridge and Seattle/Bremerton sailings cut about half; Triangle route to two boats (about one-third fewer sailings); final round trips suspended; ridership down about 60 percent, walk-ons down more than 80 percentState ferries to reduce service in central Puget Sound beginning Sunday, March 29Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF); Secretary of Transportation Roger MillarWashington (central Puget Sound routes: Seattle/Bainbridge, Seattle/Bremerton, Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth, Mukilteo/Clinton, Edmonds/Kingston)StateMar. 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-045TriMet COVID-19 service alert (captured Apr. 3, 2020): buses limited to 10-15 riders at a time to promote social distancing; reduced service from Apr. 5, 2020 line by line (MAX to 15 minutes, weekends on Sunday service; many bus lines to Saturday schedules or cut 50-60 percent; 272-PDX Night Bus suspended); 'Transit should only be used if necessary to access food, medicine and essential employment'COVID-19 Update - Reduced Service (Buses will be limited to 10-15 riders at a time in order to promote social distancing)Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)Oregon (Portland metropolitan area: Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties)Sector regulatorApr. 2, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-022WSDOT news release, Apr. 10, 2020: winter sailing schedules extended through at least June 20, 2020; spring additions and Sidney, B.C. service not to occur; San Juan Islands reservations Apr. 26-June 20 cancelled; summer reservation release cancelled; ridership down about 75 percent, walk-ons down more than 90 percentState ferries extends winter sailing schedules through June 20 due to lower demandWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (all WSF routes)StateApr. 10, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-043OmniRide update, Apr. 20, 2020: from Apr. 27, 2020 Express commuter service further reduced to four routes (ridership down 90 percent); fares free on Local and Metro Express; no cash on Express; Transit Center lobby closed; operators limiting passengers to 10 at a time when possible; local riders permitted one loop only; seats nearest the operator blockedUPDATE: OmniRide Express Service Reduction, As Of 4/27Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), OmniRideVirginia (PRTC service area; commuter routes to Washington, the Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza and Navy Yard)Sector regulatorApr. 20, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitTravel and quarantineCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-047News release, 'State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use only' (visitor centers, camping and overnight accommodations remain closed; day trips close to home only)State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use onlyWDFW, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, DNRWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Parks and DNR (State agencies)StateApr. 27, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-019Governor's web page 'COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers' (as captured May 11, 2020)COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and WorkersOffice of the Governor (Jay Inslee)WashingtonStateMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-017DOSH Directive 1.70 (Updated May 15, 2020)General Coronavirus Prevention Under Stay Home - Stay Healthy OrderWashington State Department of Labor and Industries, Division of Occupational Safety and HealthWashingtonStateMay 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-022Metro announcement: masks or face coverings required on transit from May 18, 2020New public health Directive requires masks or face coverings on transitKing County Metro, implementing the Local Health Officer's face-covering Directive of May 11, 2020King County, Washington (King County Metro Transit)CountyMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-047Local Health Officer Directive: Face Covering DirectiveLocal Health Officer Directive (Face Covering Directive)Dr. Jeff Duchin, Local Health Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King CountyKing County, WashingtonCountyMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-050News release, 'Washington fishing license sales reopen to out-of-state residents' (records that non-resident fishing licence sales were suspended in late April 2020 and resumed June 1, 2020)Washington fishing license sales reopen to out-of-state residentsWDFW Licensing DivisionWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (State agency)StateJune 1, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. WA-034Safe Start Washington: Phased Reopening County-by-County (plan, Oct. 7, 2020 version), 'All phases - Employers are required to'Safe Start Washington - Phased Reopening County-by-CountyGovernor Jay Inslee (Office of the Governor), plan incorporated by reference in Proclamations 20-25.3 through 20-25.11WashingtonStateOct. 7, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. WA-035Proclamation 20-25.4, Safe Start Washington (May 31, 2020)Transition from 'Stay Home - Stay Healthy' to 'Safe Start - Stay Healthy' County-by-County Phased ReopeningGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMay 31, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. WA-037Order of the Secretary of Health 20-03, Statewide Face Coverings (June 24, 2020; effective June 26, 2020)Face Coverings - StatewideJohn Wiesman, Washington State Secretary of Health (Department of Health)WashingtonStateJune 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-016L&I Publication F414-164-000Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention: General Requirements and Prevention Ideas for WorkplacesWashington State Department of Labor and Industries (DOSH)WashingtonStateJuly 21, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. WA-041Proclamation 20-25.7Safe Start - Stay Healthy: County-by-County Phased Reopening (open-ended extension; incorporation of Order 20-03.1 and the revised Safe…Governor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateJuly 24, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-023WSDOT news release, Aug. 20, 2020: two-boat weekend service restored Aug. 22 on Edmonds/Kingston and Mukilteo/Clinton after operating one boat short since June 20 'due to a lack of crewmembers needed to meet U.S. Coast Guard safety requirements'; more than 100 high-risk employees unavailable since late March; new hires unable to undergo mandatory face-to-face training until June; face covering required in compliance with the state's health order; WSF 'will enforce reduced occupancy on sailings for walk-on passengers'Service to be restored to near pre-pandemic levels on some state ferry routes (Changes set to begin August 22)Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF)Washington (Edmonds/Kingston, Mukilteo/Clinton, Seattle/Bainbridge routes; system-wide precautions)StateAug. 20, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Capacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-023Metro announcement: fare collection resumes Oct. 1, 2020; fare enforcement suspended through end of 2020Metro to resume fare collection Oct. 1King County MetroKing County, Washington (King County Metro Transit)CountySept. 17, 20202020 Q4Travel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-015WAC 246-215-08455 (Washington Retail Food Code)Imminent health hazard—Ceasing operations and reporting (FDA Food Code 8-404.11)Washington State Board of HealthWashingtonStateOct. 31, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. WA-047Proclamation 20-25.8Stay Safe - Stay Healthy: Rollback of County-by-County Phased Reopening Responding to a COVID-19 Outbreak SurgeGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateNov. 15, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read