Federal Rulemaking

DOH participates in the federal rulemaking process by submitting public comments on proposed regulation published in the Federal Register. Commenting on proposed federal regulation is a critical part of coordination between state and federal agencies, and allows for DOH to voice support, concern, and questions before a final rule is issued.

2025

Federal Request Title and Link Comments Submitted by DOH Date Comments Submitted
Request for Information on the National Institutes of Health Artificial Intelligence Strategy PDF 7/15/2025
Request for Information on the Future of the National Library of Medicine Biomedical and Data Science Extramural Research Programs PDF 7/14/2025
Request for Comments on Proposed Rule Revising Medicare Payment Systems and Other Policy Changes PDF 6/10/2025
Request for Recommendations on Implementation of the "Waters of the United States" Definition PDF 4/23/2025
Request for Comments on the Removal of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations PDF 3/26/2025
Request for Comments on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee PDF 2/10/2025
Request for Comments on the Draft Hazard Review: Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure Among Farmworkers and Other Outdoor Workers PDF 1/10/2025

2024

Federal Register Title and Link Comments Submitted by DOH Date Comments Submitted
Request for Information on Hospital Preparedness Program Funding Formula PDF 12/20/2024
Request for Comments on Proposed Rule - Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability PDF 10/4/2024
Request for Comments on Assessment of Chemical Exposures Investigations Proposed Data Collection Project PDF 8/26/2024
Request for Comments on Proposed Rule - Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule PDF 7/29/2024
Request for Comments on Proposed Rule - National Suicide Hotline Act of 2018 PDF 6/28/2024
Request for Comments on 2024 American Community Survey Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Test PDF 5/15/2024
Request for Information on Outdoor Workers Exposed to Wildland Fire Smoke PDF 5/13/2024
Request for Comments on Proposed Design of Assistance Agreements for a National Farmworker Training and Education Program PDF 3/25/2024
Request for Comments on Proposed Rule - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC: Implementation of the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 and Related Provisions PDF 2/12/2024
Request for Comments on Proposed Rule - National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements PDF 2/5/2024
Request for Comments on Modifications to the Safer Choice Standard and Potential Implementation of a Safer Choice Cleaning Service Certification Program PDF 1/16/2024
Request for Information on ICD-11 Morbidity Coding for National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics PDF 1/12/2024

Cabinet Agency Partners

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DSHS Strategic Plan

Ecology Strategic Plan

HCA Strategic Plan

 

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L&I Strategic Plan (PDF)

DCYF Strategic Plan

Governor's Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA)