Withdrawns

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-110-010 and 308-110-030 filed as WSR 18-06-070 on March 5, 2018. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for chapter 308-109 WAC filed as WSR 16-16-125 on August 3, 2016. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-124A-720 and 308-124H-820 filed as WSR 19-15-048 on July 12, 2019. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-96A-026 filed as WSR 16-13-125 on June 21, 2016. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-104-010 filed as WSR 17-22-010 [17-22-065] on October 26, 2017. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-104-025 and 308-104-035 filed as WSR 17-14-004 on June 22, 2017. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry rule making for chapter 308-420 WAC filed as WSR 19-24-047 on November 26, 2019. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for chapter 308-107 WAC filed as WSR 16-21-084 on October 18, 2016. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The office of financial management requests the withdrawal of WSR 23-20-079, which was filed on September 29, 2023. After further consideration, this rule amendment is not necessary; therefore, a decision has been made not to move forward with this rule making at this time. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Brandy Chinn at 360-878-2901. Nathan Sherrard Assistant Legal Affairs Counsel

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-102 for criteria for trauma designation (WAC 246-976-580), which was filed on May 24, 2023, and published under WSR 23-11-166. The department is withdrawing this CR-102 because the comments received from interested parties during the public comment process indicated substantial opposition to the rule as proposed. As a result, the department will continue to use its existing authority and rules to determin

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for criteria for trauma designation (WAC 246-976-580 [and 246-976-700]), which was filed January 8, 2021, and published under WSR 21-03-011. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because the comments received from interested parties during the public comment process indicated substantial opposition to the rule as proposed. As a result, the department will continue to use its existing authority and

The aging and long-term support administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 20-10-091 on May 5, 2020, (chapter 388-107 WAC) regarding modified admissions per HB [SHB] 2448 involving enhanced servies [services] facilities. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The economic services administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 22-10-008 on April 22, 2022, (WAC 388-434-0015) regarding waiver of mid-certification reviews during the COVID-19 pandemic. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The economic services administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 23-20-073 on September 29, 2023, (WAC 388-450-0185, 388-450-0190, 388-450-0195, and 388-478-0060) regarding basic food eligibility and annual updates for fiscal year 2023. 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 rescinding the preproposal statement of inquiry CR-101 for WAC 246-980-010 in chapter 246-980 WAC, Home care aide rules, which was filed August 3, 2021, and published as WSR 21-16-100. The board is rescinding this CR-101 because multiple bills passed during the 2023 legislative session that impact the home care aide profession and require amendments to the same rule section. For the sake of efficiency, the department will r

The department of ecology is withdrawing the CR-101 rule announcement notice filed on September 14, 2022, as WSR 22-19-037. For more information, please contact Megan Hillyard at Megan.Hillyard@ecy.wa.gov . Katrina Lassiter, Manager Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program

WAC 260-49-070, proposed by the horse racing commission in WSR 23-07-047, appearing in issue 23-07 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on April 5, 2023, 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 388-97-0300, 388-97-03001, 388-97-0920, 388-97-1000, 388-97-10001, 388-97-1020, 388-97-10201, 388-97-1260, 388-97-12601, 388-97-1380, 388-97-13801, 388-97-1580, 388-97-15801, 388-97-1740, 388-97-17401, 388-97-1760, 388-97-17601, 388-97-2400, and 388-97-24001, proposed by the department of social and health services in WSR 23-06-063, appearing in issue 23-07 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on April 5, 2023, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05

This memo serves as notice that the Washington state board of nursing (board) is rescinding the CR-103 emergency rule amending specific training requirements for nursing assistant registered and home care aides, WAC 246-840-930 and 246-841-405, which was filed September 1, 2023, and published as WSR 23-18-066. The effective date of the rescission is November 4, 2023. The board is rescinding this CR-103E because the emergency rule for WAC 246-840-930 is no longer necessary. As of July 1, 2023, ba

This memo serves as notice that the Washington state board of nursing (board) is rescinding the CR-103 emergency rule amending specific training requirements for nursing assistant certified and nursing assistant registered, WAC 246-841-420, 246-841-470, 246-841-490, 246-841-500, 246-841-510 and 246-841-555, which was filed September 1, 2023, and published as WSR 23-18-067. The effective date of this rescission is November 4, 2023. The board is rescinding this CR-103E because the emergency rule h

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for chapter 246-320 WAC, Hospital licensing regulations (construction standards only), which was filed August 8, 2018, and published as WSR 18-17-045. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because it specifies an outdated edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. Since the filing of this CR-101, the 2022 edition of the guidelines has been published. The depar

Effective September 23, 2023, the department of children, youth, and families is rescinding WSR 23-14-102, which was filed as emergency rule making on June 30, 2023. The permanent rules are complete for chapter 110-745 WAC, Transfer of individual to the department of corrections, and go into effect September 23, 2023. Please contact Brenda Villarreal at 360-522-3691 if you have any questions or need anything further. Brenda Villarreal Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-12-055 and 308-12-081, filed as WSR 18-17-077, on August 13, 2018. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-124A-740, filed as WSR 19-07-082, on March 20, 2019. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of children, youth, and families requests to withdraw WSR 23-18-039, chapter 110-50 WAC, filed on August 30, 2023. Please contact Brenda Villarreal at 360-522-3691 if you have any questions. Brenda Villarreal Rules Coordinator

The aging and long-term support administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 18-17-175 on August 22, 2018, chapter 388-97 WAC, regarding background checks, negative actions, and character, competence and suitability involving nursing homes. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The aging and long-term support administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 18-17-159 on August 21, 2018, chapter 388-78A WAC, regarding background checks, negative actions, and character, competence and suitability involving assisted living facility licensing rules. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The aging and long-term support administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 18-17-177 on August 22, 2018, chapter 388-76 WAC, regarding background checks, negative actions, and character, competence and suitability involving adult family home minimum licensing requirements. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the department of retirement systems withdraws preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) WSR 23-11-132, filed May 23, 2023, interruptive military service credit for members of the state retirement systems. 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 388-825-0571, proposed by the department of social and health services in WSR 23-03-013, appearing in issue 23-04 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on February 15, 2023, 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

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the proposed [preproposed] rule making for chapter 308-101 WAC, filed with the code reviser's office as WSR 23-11-145 on May 24, 2023. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the proposed [preproposed] rule making for Title 308 WAC, filed with the code reviser's office as WSR 23-11-144 on May 24, 2023. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for Athletic training — Definitions, which was filed on March 21, 2023, and published as WSR 23-07-128. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 and a new CR-101 will be filed to align the scope of the CR-101 as necessary to implement SHB 1275 (chapter 290, Laws of 2023). Individuals requiring information on this rule should contact Bruce Bronoske, Jr. at 360-236-4843. Tami M. Thompson Regulatory Aff

The aging and long-term support administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 23-16-088 on July 31, 2023, WAC 388-112A-0080 regarding 70-hour long-term care worker basic training. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The aging and long-term support administration, HCS requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 21-01-121 on December 15, 2020 (WAC 388-71-0975), regarding home care aid certification qualifications, requirements, and time frames. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The economic services administration, division of child support requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 21-20-048 on September 28, 2021 (WAC 388-14A-3375), regarding credits given when establishing or enforcing an administrative support order. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the proposed [preproposed] rule making for WAC 308-100-005, filed as WSR 23-14-115 on July 5, 2023. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

This memo serves as notice that, effective July 7, 2023, the department of health (department) is rescinding the preproposal statement of inquiry CR-101 for WAC 246-810-010, 246-810-011, 246-810-012, 246-810-015, and 246-810-018 in chapter 246-810 WAC, Counselors, which was filed October 12, 2021, and published as WSR 21-21-036. The department is rescinding this CR-101 because legislation passed during the 2023 legislative session impacts the agency affiliated counselor profession and requires a

The board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors requests withdrawal of the proposed rule making filed as WSR 23-14-108, WAC 196-29-110. The CR-102 was filed on July 3, 2023, and appeared in issue 23-14 of the State Register. This document serves as the official notification of our withdrawal. Ken Fuller, PE Director

The economic services administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 23-14-006 on June 21, 2023, WAC 388-418-0005, 388-470-0005, 388-470-0045, and 388-470-0070, regarding resource limits for cash assistance and basic food assistance eligibility. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

Effective August 18, 2023, the department of children, youth, and families is rescinding WSR 23-11-034, which was filed as emergency rule making on May 10, 2023. The permanent rules for WAC 110-145-1850 What requirements are there for the storage of medications?, are complete and go into effect August 19, 2023. Please contact Brenda Villarreal at 360-522-3691 if you have any questions or need anything further. Brenda Villarreal Rules Coordinator

Consistent with RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the Washington state liquor and cannabis board is withdrawing its preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) filed as WSR 23-07-084 on March 15, 2023, regarding amending WAC 314-17-015 and other provisions of Title 314 WAC to allow MAST 13 permit holders, in areas not restricted to minors, to open and pour beer and wine from cans and bottles away from the table. This rule making is being withdrawn so that it can be refiled later today in conjunction

The division of vocational rehabilitation requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 22-12-030 on May 24, 2022 (WAC 388-891A-0610 and 388-891A-0890), regarding post-employment services. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

Consistent with RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the Washington state liquor and cannabis board is withdrawing its preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) filed as WSR 23-04-027 on January 25, 2023, regarding the use of cloud storage by cannabis, tobacco, vapor, and liquor licensees for storing records that are required to be kept on-premises. The agency is issuing informal guidance instead of proceeding with rule making. David Postman Chair

This memo serves as notice that the department of health, pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is withdrawing the CR-101 for chapter 246-945 WAC, Prescription drug label accessibility standards, which was filed April 19, 2022, and published as WSR 22-09-065. This CR-101 is being withdrawn because, following public feedback on proposed rule language, the commission determined that WAC 246-945-015 Minimum requirements for dispensing practitioners, needed to be included in the scope o

The aging and long-term care administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 23-10-037 on April 27, 2023, (WAC 388-71-0836 and 388-112A-0010) regarding the definition of mentorship. 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 308-61-195, 308-61-197, 308-61-203, and 308-61-215, filed as WSR 23-10-094 on May 3, 2023. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator