Withdrawns

The indeterminate sentence review board (ISRB) is withdrawing a previously filed CR-101, WSR 22-22-055, which was indicating that ISRB was going to modify chapters 381-90 and 381-100 WAC. ISRB will modify these WAC chapters utilizing its exemption to the Administrative Procedure Act outlined in RCW 34.05.030 (1)(c). Corey McNally M.S., LMHC Executive Director

This memo serves as notice that the department of health, examining board of psychology (board) is rescinding the preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) for WAC 246-924-043, 246-924-046, 246-924-047, 246-924-049, 246-924-053, 246-924-056, 246-924-059, 246-924-070, 246-924-100, and 246-924-495 in chapter 246-924 WAC, Psychologists, which was filed January 27, 2022, and published as WSR 22-04-055. The board is rescinding this CR-101 because, through discussions internally and with interested pa

The health care authority (HCA) requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 20-21-106 on October 21, 2020, and distributed in the 20-21 State Register. HCA plans to refile the CR-101 and restart the rule-making process, which has been stalled for several years. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

The Washington state building code council has filed an emergency rule pertaining to energy storage systems regulated under WAC 51-54A-1201 and 51-54A-8000 in WSR 23-11-148. This emergency rule is in effect from May 24 through June 30, 2023, and will be rescinded as of July 1, 2023. A new emergency rule is expected to go into effect on July 1, 2023, with language developed to conform to the 2021 International Fire Code. Tony Doan Chair

The aging and long-term support administration (ALTSA) requests the immediate rescission of emergency rules WAC 388-97-0120 Individual transfer and discharge rights and procedures and 388-97-0140 Transfer and discharge appeals for resident in medicare or medicaid certified facilities, filed under WSR 23-07-108 on March 20, 2023. The rescission of WSR 23-07-108 is necessary because the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the e

This memo serves as notice that effective April 9, 2023, the pharmacy quality assurance commission (commission) is rescinding the CR-103E for WAC 246-945-171 Retired active pharmacist license status, which was filed January 20, 2023, and published under WSR 23-04-019. The commission is rescinding this emergency rule because permanent rule making for this rule is complete. The CR-103P for WAC 246-945-171 was filed March 9, 2023, under WSR 23-07-058. Individuals requiring information on this rule

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding the emergency rule for the medical test site program, WAC 246-338-020 and 246-338-026, that mandated reporting of test results intended to detect SARS-CoV-2 or diagnose a possible case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The emergency rule was filed on January 27, 2023, as WSR 23-04-050. The department is rescinding this emergency rule because the amendments to 85 F.R. 54820 that required reporting of test re

The health care authority (HCA) requests to rescind the emergency rule-making order filed as WSR 23-06-017 on February 17, 2023, and distributed in the 23-06 State Register. The emergency rule is to remain in effect through May 11, 2023 . The permanent rule as it existed prior to the emergency rule will again be in effect May 12, 2023. The agency is taking this action to align the emergency rule's expiration with the end of the federal public health emergency for COVID-19. The federal Department

The Washington state liquor and cannabis board is withdrawing [rescinding] its emergency rule filed as WSR 23-08-039 on March 29, 2023, regarding a temporary amendment to WAC 314-55-570 (3)(a), (b), and (c) that temporarily extended the social equity application window from 30 to 58 days, or to April 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The application is now closed, and the emergency rule is no longer needed. Ollie Garrett Acting Chair

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the department of retirement systems withdraws preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) WSR 23-07-116, filed March 21, 2023, benefit indexing. Comments, questions, or concerns may be directed to Bianca Stoner 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 preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) WSR 20-24-128, filed December 2, 2020, retiree employment in an ineligible position. 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

The health care authority (HCA) is withdrawing the CR-102 proposed rule making for WAC 182-509-0300 Modified gross income (MAGI), 182-509-0305 MAGI income — Persons subject to the modified adjusted gross income methodology, and 182-512-0880 SSI-related medical — Special income disregards, published by the code reviser in WSR 23-08-048 [23-08-062]. This proposed rule will not be introduced for a public hearing on May 9, 2023, as originally planned. HCA hopes to refile the proposed rule at a later

The health care authority (HCA) is withdrawing the CR-102 proposed rule making for new chapter 182-561 WAC, Community behavioral health support services benefit; and WAC 182-502-0002 Eligible provider types, published by the code reviser in WSR 23-08-048. This proposed rule will not be introduced for a public hearing on May 9, 2023, as originally planned. HCA hopes to refile the proposed rule at a later date after legislative funding is approved. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

Due to new and substantive changes to WSR 23-07-107, Bellevue College's library media center WAC, since filing on March 20, 2023, we respectfully request that the CR-102 be rescinded. We anticipate submission of a new CR-102 in the next day or two. If additional information is required, contact Lori McRea Keller, associate director of policies and special projects, loreen.keller@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-6155. Loreen M. Keller Rules Coordinator

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 01-21-060, the department of retirement systems withdraws preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) WSR 23-03-021, filed January 9, 2023, adding a Roth option to the department's deferred compensation plan. 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

The department of children, youth, and families withdraws WSR 23-08-056, filed April 3, 2023. Please contact Brenda Villareal at 360-902-7956 if you have any questions or need anything further. Brenda Villarreal Rules Coordinator

WAC 16-750-003 and 16-750-015, proposed by the noxious weed control board in WSR 22-19-100, appearing in issue 22-19 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on October 5, 2022, 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 board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 23-01-109, chapter 196-29 WAC. The CR-101 was filed on December 19, 2022, and appeared in issue 23-01 of the State Register. This document serves as the official notification of withdrawal. Ken Fuller, PE Director

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the Washington state department of agriculture is formally withdrawing its proposed rule making to amend chapter 16-157 WAC, Organic food standards and certification (WSR 23-05-043). If any questions arise regarding this action, please contact the agency's rules coordinator, Gloriann Robinson, 360-902-1802 or grobinson@agr.wa.gov . Luisa F. Castro Assistant Director

WAC 308-70-130, proposed by the department of licensing in WSR 22-18-104, appearing in issue 22-18 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on September 21, 2022, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was not adopted within the 180-period allowed by the statute. Jennifer C. Meas, Editor Washington State Register

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry for WAC 308-96A-530, filed as WSR 22-17-152, on August 23, 2022. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

This memo serves as notice that the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is withdrawing the CR-101 for WAC 246-817-905 Exclusions. The commission was considering adding residential habilitation centers to the list of exclusions for the opioid prescribing rules. This CR-101 was filed September 22, 2022, and published under WSR 22-20-011. The commission is withdrawing this CR-101 and plans to file a new CR-101 to include exclusions for nursing homes and long-term care hospitals in addi

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 22-18-058 on August 31, 2022, regarding creating new rules, and amending or repealing existing rules regarding cannabis plant canopy, including WAC 314-55-075 and 314-55-010(31). David Postman Chair

WAC 308-10A-100, 308-10A-201, 308-10A-202, 308-10A-203, 308-10A-204, 308-10A-205, 308-10A-301, 308-10A-401, 308-10A-402, 308-10A-403, 308-10A-404, 308-10A-405, 308-10A-500, 308-10A-700, 308-10A-801, 308-10A-802, 308-10A-803, 308-10A-804, 308-10A-805, 308-10A-806, 308-10A-901, 308-10A-902, and 308-104-150, proposed by the department of licensing in WSR 22-17-171, appearing in issue 22-17 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on September 7, 2022, is withdrawn by the office of th

WAC 391-35-350 and 391-35-356, proposed by the public employment relations commission in WSR 22-17-165, appearing in issue 22-17 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on September 7, 2022, 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 495D-121-320, 495D-121-330, 495D-121-550, 495D-121-590, and 495D-121-605, proposed by the Lake Washington Institute of Technology in WSR 22-17-003, appearing in issue 22-17 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on September 7, 2022, 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 health care authority requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 23-01-066 on December 14, 2022, and distributed in the 23-01 State Register. Wendy Barcus 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 22-17-065, filed August 15, 2022, Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' (LEOFF) Plans 1 and 2 benefit enhancements. Comments, questions, or concerns may be directed to Bianca Stoner at 360-664-7291 or drs.rules@drs.wa.gov .

The health care authority (HCA) requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 22-17-086 on August 18, 2022, and distributed in the Washington State Register 22-17 issue. HCA is refiling the CR-101 with a change in the purpose. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

At the request of the petitioner, the Washington state gambling commission respectfully requests to withdraw WSR 22-03-069 filed on January 14, 2022, which requested an amendment to the existing rules and adoption of new rules to allow for centralized surveillance of licensed card rooms in Washington state. Lisa C. McLean Legislative and Policy Manager

WAC 16-529-030, 16-529-060, 16-529-070, and 16-529-140, proposed by the department of agriculture in WSR 22-15-053, appearing in issue 22-15 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on August 3, 2022, 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 220-312-050, proposed by the department of fish and wildlife in WSR 22-15-111, appearing in issue 22-15 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on August 3, 2022, 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 for WAC 246-841-520 and 246-841-720, which was filed March 25, 2022, and published as WSR 22-08-019. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because it intends to repeal chapter 246-841 WAC as part of a rewrite of the regulations governing nursing assistants. WAC 246-841-990 was not included in the initial CR-101 and will need to be opened for the chapter to be repealed. Individuals requiring inform

This memo serves as notice that, effective January 11, 2023, the department of health (department) is rescinding the emergency rule-making order CR-103E for WAC 246-335-510, 246-335-545, 246-335-610, and 246-335-645 for in-home services agencies, which was filed November 23, 2022, and published as WSR 22-23-166. The department is rescinding this CR-103E because its purpose was to maintain emergency rule amendments while permanent rule making was in progress. The associated permanent rules were a

Under the preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) WSR 20-15-127, filed on July 20, 2020, with the Washington state office of the code reviser, the Washington utilities and transportation commission (commission) issued a rule adoption order on November 30, 2022, amending chapter 480-62 WAC. The commission is providing notice that there will be no additional rule-making action under this CR-101 and that it is closing Docket TR-200536. The commission provided notice of these developments to inter

This memo serves as notice that the state board of health (board) is rescinding the CR-103E for WAC 246-101-017 Novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reporting, which was filed December 16, 2022, and published in WSR 23-01-081. Rescission is effective January 1, 2023. This emergency rule, establishing WAC 246-101-017, designates COVID-19 as a notifiable condition and requires health care providers, health care facilities, laboratories, point-of-care test sites, loca

This memo serves as notice that the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is withdrawing the CR-102 for WAC 246-817-701 through 246-817-790 concerning administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures. The commission was proposing rule amendments to establish new and updated requirements for the administration of anesthetic agents for dental procedures. The CR-102 was filed November 10, 2022, and published under WSR 22-23-076. The commission is withdrawing this CR-102 because

This memo serves as notice that the state board of health (board) is withdrawing the CR-101 to consider amending chapter 246-101 WAC, Notifiable conditions, to establish and clarify requirements for novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), reporting by health care providers, health care facilities, laboratories, and local health jurisdictions consistent with the board's emergency rule, WAC 246-101-017, and P.L. 116-136, § 18115(a), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco

This memo serves as notice that the chiropractic quality assurance commission (commission) is withdrawing the CR-101 for WAC 246-808-010, 246-808-505, 246-808-600, 246-808-605, 246-808-610, 246-808-615, 246-808-620, 246-808-625, 246-808-630, 246-808-650, 246-808-655, 246-808-660, 246-808-670, 246-808-680, 246-808-685, 246-808-690, 246-808-695, 246-808-720, and 246-808-810, which was filed November 18, 2016, and published as WSR 16-23-120. The commission is withdrawing this CR-101 because it has

WAC 220-200-100, proposed by the department of fish and wildlife in WSR 22-11-092, appearing in issue 22-11 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on June 1, 2022, 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 292-100-020, 292-110-020, 292-110-060, 292-130-020, 292-130-050, and 292-130-100, proposed by the executive ethics board in WSR 22-11-075, appearing in issue 22-11 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on June 1, 2022, 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

Due to the length of time since the original submission, and the fact that Bellingham Technical College will be making revisions to additional Title 495B WAC chapters in the upcoming months, Bellingham Technical College requests to withdraw preproposal statement of inquiry WSR 20-10-008, filed on April 24, 2020, at 7:47 a.m. This preproposal relates to revisions to chapter 495B-104 WAC. Bellingham Technical College will be submitting a new CR-101, which will include additional chapters requiring