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Ex. DUT-WA-007WAC 246-101-425Duties—The general public (Notifiable Conditions)Washington State Board of HealthWashingtonStateJan. 4, 20112020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-011WAC 296-800-110 through 296-800-11045 (Safety and Health Core Rules)Employer responsibilities: Safe workplace—Summary (WAC 296-800-11005 Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards; 296-800-11035…Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (Division of Occupational Safety and Health)WashingtonStateNov. 6, 20182020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-012WAC 296-800-140 through 296-800-14025 (Accident prevention program)Accident prevention program (WAC 296-800-14005 Develop a formal, written accident prevention program; 296-800-14020 Develop, supervise…Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (DOSH)WashingtonStateNov. 6, 20182020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary 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. 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. 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. 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. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-024WSDOT news release, Dec. 18, 2020: public asked to limit state ferry rides to essential purposes over the holidays under statewide restrictions; masks required aboard vessels and in terminals; modified timetables continue (final round trips suspended on three routes; Triangle two-boat; no Sidney service); WSF 'will enforce reduced occupancy in terminals and on sailings for walk-on passengers'Limit state ferry travel to essential trips over holidaysWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF); Assistant Secretary Amy ScartonWashington (all WSF routes)StateDec. 18, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. WA-054Proclamation 20-83Restrictions on Travelers from Countries where the SARS-CoV-2 Variant 501Y.V is CirculatingGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateDec. 21, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Travel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-096WSDOT news release, Jan. 12, 2021: 2020 WSF ridership down 41 percent (about 10 million riders) to roughly 14 million, the lowest since 1975; for the first time more vehicles (7.6 million) than passengers (6.4 million); walk-ons on downtown Seattle routes collapsed (Seattle/Bremerton down 64 percent; Seattle/Bainbridge down 59 percent; walk-ons down 74 percent); Sidney, B.C. route down 99 percent 'due to border restrictions'; ridership at about 60 percent of pre-pandemic levels in recent months; sailings restored incrementally under the COVID Response Service PlanFerry ridership at lowest level in nearly 50 years - Annual riders down 10 million from 2019 due to pandemicWashington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF); Assistant Secretary Amy ScartonWashington (all WSF routes)StateJan. 12, 20212021 Q1Context (guidance or announcement)Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. WA-059Proclamation 20-83.1Restrictions on TravelersGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateMar. 1, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. WA-061Proclamation 20-83.2Restrictions on TravelersGovernor Jay InsleeWashingtonStateApr. 6, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Travel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-010Chapter 49.17 RCW (RCW 49.17.050,.060,.062,.064,.180,.190)Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act—employer general duty and compliance duty; rule-making; public health emergency reporting and…Washington State LegislatureWashingtonStateMay 11, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-006Chapter 246-100 WACCommunicable and certain other diseases (WAC 246-100-036 responsibilities and duties of the local health officer; 246-100-040 procedures for…Washington State Board of HealthWashingtonStateFeb. 25, 20222020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationSupply chainStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-001RCW 70.05.070Local health officer—Powers and dutiesWashington State LegislatureWashingtonState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read

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