Withdrawns

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the proposed [preproposed] rule making for a new WAC related to the registered tow truck operator indigency program, per ESSB 5801, filed as WSR 25-14-126 on July 2, 2025. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The health care authority (agency) requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 25-12-103 on June 4, 2025, and distributed in the 25-12 State Register. The agency plans to revise the purpose statement and refile. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) for spring black bear hunting filed under WSR 22-10-098 on May 4, 2022. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

The home and community living administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 23-08-038 on March 29, 2023, chapters 388-76, 388-78A, 388-97, and 388-107 WAC, regarding death with dignity. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing.

The home and community living administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-10-008 on April 25, 2025, WAC 388-76-10125, 388-76-10315, 388-76-10320, 388-76-10715, and 388-76-10930 regarding adult family home minimum licensing requirements. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The home and community living administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-10-009 on April 25, 2025, WAC 388-76-10895 regarding emergency evacuation drills. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the proposed rule making for WAC 308-66-110 and 308-66-152, filed with the office of the code reviser as WSR 25-04-119 on February 5, 2025. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the department of retirement systems withdraws the following preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101): WSR Filed Subject of Possible Rule Making 23-17-155 August 22, 2023 Similar compensated relationship for the purpose of retirees returning to work Comments, questions, or concerns may be directed to Bianca Stoner at 360-664-7291, or drs.rules@drs.wa.gov . Bianca Stoner Legal Services Manager Rules Coordinator

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the department of retirement systems withdraws the following preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101): WSR Filed Subject of Possible Rule Making 24-06-053 March 1, 2024 Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system (LEOFF) Plan 2 disability benefits Comments, questions, or concerns may be directed to Bianca Stoner at 360-664-7291, or drs.rules@drs.wa.gov . Bianca Stoner Legal Services Manager Rules Coordinator

WAC 132J-126-500, 132J-126-510, 132J-126-520, 132J-126-530, 132J-126-540, 132J-126-550, 132J-126-560, and 132J-126-570, proposed by Green River College in WSR 24-21-141, appearing in issue 24-21 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on November 6, 2024, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 to consider amending rules and establishing a new section in chapter 246-341 WAC to implement a uniform enforcement tool for behavioral health agencies as provided by ESSB 5271 (chapter 121, Laws of 2024). The CR-101 was filed on January 2, 2025, and published in WSR 25-03-002. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 and will consider a new rules project that may include additional types of health c

This memo serves as notice that on June 12, 2025, the department of health (department) is rescinding the emergency rule (CR-103E) for reducing barriers to licensure and streamlining the credentialing process for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers under WAC 246-809-110, 246-809-130, 246-809-220, 246-809-221, 246-809-230, 246-809-330, and 246-809-990, which was filed February 20, 2025, and published in WSR 25-06-007. The department is rescinding this CR-1

The department of labor and industries is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry for pilot rule making to establish standards in rule under chapter 296-23 WAC for third-party recording of an independent medical examination when a worker consents, filed on August 21, 2024, and published under WSR 24-17-142. If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Leland, policy director and rules coordinator, 360-902-4504, Maggie.Leland@Lni.wa.gov . Maggie Leland Rules Coordinator

The department of labor and industries is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry for rule making to establish standards in rule under chapter 296-23 WAC for corecording by an independent medical examination provider when a worker consents, filed on August 21, 2024, and published under WSR 24-17-141. If you have any questions, contact Maggie Leland, policy director and rules coordinator, 360-902-4504, Maggie.Leland@Lni.wa.gov . Maggie Leland Rules Coordinator

The economic services administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-01-079 on December 12, 2024 (WAC 388-400-0060, 388-400-0070, 388-449-0200, 388-449-0210, and 388-474-0020), regarding aged, blind, and disabled repayments when supplemental security income is received. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The developmental disabilities administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-02-063 on December 23, 2024 (chapter 388-829Z WAC), regarding emergency transitional support services. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 21-21-105 [24-08-043] on October 19, 2021 [March 27, 2024]. This filing considered amending WAC 246-10-501 Application of brief adjudicative proceedings, under the authority of the department. The department was considering amending rules in this section to include interstate license compacts, milk bank applicants, and 988-line crisis call center applicants in th

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 21-21-105 on October 19, 2021. This filing considered amending WAC 246-11-420 Application of brief adjudicative proceedings, in the model procedural rules for health profession boards and commissions. The department was considering amending rules in this section to add interstate license compacts appeals in the brief adjudicative proceedings (BAP) process. The de

This memo serves as notice that effective May 22, 2025, the department of health (department) is rescinding the CR-103E for rules establishing a directory to help mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and social worker associates find supervisors and set supervision standards. These emergency rules were filed on May 16, 2025, and published under WSR 25-11-057. The department is rescinding this CR-103E because permanent rules on the same subject have been filed and are now effec

WAC 388-825-058, 388-825-082, 388-825-083, 388-828-9000, 388-828-9140, 388-832-0001, 388-832-0140, 388-832-0143, 388-832-0170, 388-832-0185, 388-832-0186, 388-832-0200, 388-832-0215, 388-832-0235, 388-832-0250, 388-832-0265, 388-832-0280, 388-832-0316, 388-832-0317, 388-832-0318, 388-832-0319, 388-832-0321, 388-832-0322, 388-832-0333, 388-832-0335, 388-832-0355, 388-832-0366, 388-832-0367, 388-832-0369, 388-832-0370, 388-832-0375, 388-832-0470, 388-845-0220, 388-845-0500, 388-845-0505, and 388-8

The home and community living administration requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 23-21-034 on October 6, 2023 (chapters 388-76, 388-78A, 388-97, and 388-107 WAC), regarding background checks. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The health care authority (HCA) requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 25-03-016 on January 6, 2025, and distributed in the 25-03 State Register. HCA plans to amend multiple WAC sections as part of this rule making and will refile the CR-101 after identifying the necessary changes. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-124-305, 308-124-310, 308-124-315, and 308-124H-930 filed with the office of the code reviser as WSR 19-07-083 on March 20, 2019. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for clarifying requirements of recently passed legislation, ESHB 2153, filed with the office of the code reviser as WSR 24-20-139 on October 2, 2024. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

WAC 172-108-040 and 172-108-050, proposed by Eastern Washington University in WSR 24-20-065, appearing in issue 24-20 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on October 16, 2024, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 182-502-0003, 182-531-0150, 182-556-0200, and 182-556-0250, proposed by the health care authority in WSR 24-19-096, appearing in issue 24-19 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on October 2, 2024, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

Central Washington University respectfully requests to, effectively immediately, rescind the emergency filing WSR 25-03-118, involving chapter 106-125 WAC, which went into effect January 21, 2025. The rescission is due to the recent change in federal Title IX regulation, which reverted the 2024 regulations back to the 2020 regulation and thus the emergency rule in place of chapter 106-125 WAC would likely be in conflict. Thomas Pedersen Director of Policy and Ethics

WAC 388-881-010, 388-881-015, 388-881-025, 388-881-030, and 388-881-035, proposed by the department of social and health services in WSR 24-19-081, appearing in issue 24-19 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on October 2, 2024, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3) since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-day period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

WAC 132H-126-010, 132H-126-030, 132H-126-040, 132H-126-100, 132H-126-110, 132H-126-115, 132H-126-120, 132H-126-130, 132H-126-150, 132H-126-160, 132H-126-170, 132H-126-200, 132H-126-210, 132H-126-300, 132H-126-310, 132H-126-320, 132H-126-330, 132H-126-340, 132H-126-400, 132H-126-410, 132H-126-420, 132H-126-430, 132H-126-440, 132H-126-470, and 132H-126-480, proposed by Bellevue College in WSR 24-19-080, appearing in issue 24-19 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on October 2,

WAC 132V-121-020, 132V-121-030, 132V-121-040, 132V-121-050, 132V-121-060, 132V-121-070, 132V-121-080, 132V-121-090, 132V-121-100, 132V-121-110, 132V-121-120, 132V-121-130, 132V-121-140, 132V-121-150, 132V-121-160, 132V-121-170, 132V-121-180, 132V-130-010, and 132V-130-020, proposed by Tacoma Community College in WSR 24-19-025, appearing in issue 24-19 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on October 2, 2024, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3)

Due to ongoing changes and guidance from the assistant attorney general's office (AAG), Bellingham Technical College wishes to withdraw proposed rule making WSR 25-07-082, filed on March 17, 2025, at 1:21 p.m. This proposed rule relates to revisions to chapter 495B-276 WAC. Bellingham Technical College anticipates a new CR-102 to be submitted within the next 30 days, once the AAG has finalized its guidance related to the rule. Please contact Ronda Laughlin at rlaughlin@btc.edu or 360-752-8334 if

The health care authority (HCA) is withdrawing the CR-102 proposed rule making for WAC 182-531-0300 and 182-531-0350, published by the office of the code reviser in WSR 25-07-047. HCA has removed this filing from the public hearing schedule for April 22, 2025. HCA plans to refile the proposed rule in the WSR 25-09 Issue with the corrected text and reschedule the public hearing for May 27, 2025. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

Community Colleges of Spokane [Spokane Colleges] is withdrawing expedited filing WSR 25-04-015, filed on January 24, 2025, for WAC 103Q-10-600 and 103Q-10-601, effective April 3, 2025. John O'Rourke Rules Coordinator

The office of the code reviser is withdrawing CR-105 expedited rule making for chapter 1-21 WAC, filed on January 20, 2025, and published as WSR 25-03-112. Kathleen Buchli Code Reviser

This memo serves as notice that effective May 2, 2025, the pharmacy quality assurance commission and department of health are rescinding the CR-103E for medication assistance, which was filed February 20, 2025, and published in WSR 25-06-008. The CR-103E is being rescinded because permanent rule making has been completed for WAC 246-945-710, 246-945-712, 246-945-714, 246-945-716, and 246-945-718. The permanent rule was filed as WSR 25-08-072 on April 1, 2025, and becomes effective May 2, 2025. I

The aging and long-term support administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-01-089 on December 13, 2024 (proposed as chapter 388-829Z WAC), regarding emergency transitional support services. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The department of ecology is withdrawing the CR-101 rule announcement notice filed on April 11, 2024, as WSR 24-09-033. See WSR 25-08-057 for the refiled CR-101. For more information, please contact Surabhi Subedi at Surabhi.Subedi@ecy.wa.gov . Joel Creswell, Program Manager Climate Pollution Reduction Program

Yakima Valley College (college) is rescinding the emergency rule making WSR 24-24-097 for WAC 132P-121-010, 132P-121-020, 132P-121-030, 132P-121-065, 132P-121-440, 132P-121-445, 132P-121-448, 132P-121-460, 132P-121-462, 132P-121-465, 132P-121-470, 132P-121-480, 132P-121-490, 132P-121-500, 132P-121-510, 132P-121-520, and 132P-121-540. Additionally, we request to cease the repeal of WAC 132P-33-010, 132P-33-020, 132P-33-030, 132P-33-065, 132P-33-400, 132P-33-410, 132P-33-420, 132P-33-430, 132P-33-

Yakima Valley College (college) is withdrawing proposed rule making WSR 24-23-031, filed on November 13, 2024, for WAC 132P-121-010, 132P-121-020, 132P-121-030, 132P-121-065, 132P-121-440, 132P-121-445, 132P-121-448, 132P-121-460, 132P-121-462, 132P-121-465, 132P-121-470, 132P-121-480, 132P-121-490, 132P-121-500, 132P-121-510, 132P-121-520, and 132P-121-540. Additionally, we request to cease the repeal of WAC 132P-33-010, 132P-33-020, 132P-33-030, 132P-33-065, 132P-33-400, 132P-33-410, 132P-33-4

The developmental disabilities administration requests the withdrawal of CR-102 proposal filed as WSR 25-04-082 on February 3, 2025, (chapter 388-825A WAC) regarding certification. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The Washington state criminal justice training commission would like to withdraw the proposal [preproposal] notice filed as WSR 24-22-083 on October 31, 2024. Lacey Ledford Rules Coordinator

Edmonds College (college) is wishing to withdraw from our current permanent rule-making process for chapter 132Y-125 WAC, Student code of conduct, and chapter 132Y-300 WAC, Nondiscrimination and harassment policy, effective immediately. The college submitted a CR-102 form on November 18, 2024, which was assigned WSR 24-23-071. Both WAC were amended to comply with United States Department of Education (DOE) Title IX guidelines issued on April 19, 2024, with a compliance date of August 1, 2024. On

Edmonds College (college) is requesting that the current emergency rules in place for chapter 132Y-125 WAC, Student code of conduct, and chapter 132Y-300 WAC, Nondiscrimination and harassment policy, be rescinded effective March 14, 2025. The college submitted a CR-103E form on November 26, 2024, which was assigned WSR 24-24-048. Both WAC were amended to comply with United States Department of Education (DOE) Title IX guidelines issued on April 19, 2024, with a compliance date of August 1, 2024.

Everett Community College (college) is rescinding emergency rule making WSR 24-24-068, filed November 27, 2024, for chapter 132E-122 WAC. The college is rescinding this emergency rule because the federal regulations which these rule changes effectuated have been vacated by a federal court. The federal government has clearly indicated it will neither be appealing the court's decision nor will they reissue these federal regulations. As such, the conditions necessitating this emergency rule making

This memo serves as notice that the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is withdrawing the CR-101 for considering adding kratom to the list of Schedule I substances, which was filed on August 22, 2024, and published in WSR 24-18-005. This CR-101 is being withdrawn because the commission determined that kratom and its active alkaloids did not meet the necessary tests to place a substance in Schedule I, per RCW 69.50.201 and 69.50.203 . Individuals requiring information on this rule

Bellevue College is rescinding emergency WSR 25-02-116, filed on January 1, 2025, for chapter 132H-126 WAC, Student conduct code, effective February 28, 2025. In summer 2024, interim student conduct and sex discrimination policies were adopted to comply with Department of Education mandates. In January 2025, those mandates were vacated at the federal level. Therefore, temporarily adopted chapter 132H-126 WAC will revert to its previous language, last updated January 23, 2023. Loreen M. Keller As

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 to consider adding a new section to chapter 246-12 WAC regarding closure of incomplete applications for a health care credential. The CR-101 was filed on April 28, 2017, and published in WSR 17-10-045. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 in order to consider a new rules project that may include up-to-date processes and procedures used by the department's office of customer service and the office