Withdrawns

On February 4, 2026, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-103P rule-making order (WSR 26-04-133) concerning permanent rule making for chapters 392-341, 392-343, 392-344, 392-347, and 392-902 WAC. As indicated in the CR-103P, the permanent rule updates will become effective on March 7, 2026. OSPI filed a CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 25-13-045) on June 11, 2025. The emergency rule-making order was renewed on October 9, 2025 (WSR 25-21-04

The home and community living administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 24-14-072 on June 28, 2024 (WAC 388-96-738), regarding case mix grouping for a nursing facility resident. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The behavioral health and habilitation administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 24-19-053 on September 12, 2024 (WAC 388-880-042, 388-880-043, 388-880-044, 388-880-045, 388-880-150, and 388-800-151 [388-880-151]), regarding resident records at the special commitment center. 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 26-01-145 on December 18, 2025 (WAC 388-116-1010, 388-116-3020, 388-116-3030, 388-116-3080, 388-116-4030, and 388-116-5030), regarding WA Cares fund program. 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 308-20-080 Minimum instruction requirements for cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics, and master esthetics training, filed as WSR 26-01-139 on December 18, 2025. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the proposed rule making for WAC 308-70-130 Fees, filed as WSR 26-01-147 on December 18, 2025. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The department of ecology (ecology) withdraws the preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) to amend chapter 173-201A WAC, Water quality standards for surface waters of the state of Washington, filed on June 12, 2019, and published as WSR 19-13-030. In April 2019, ecology received applications for variances to the human health criterion for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) of 7 picograms/liter (pg/L) from five National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitted dischargers to the S

Pursuant to WAC 1-21-060 Withdrawal of proposal, Washington state parks and recreation commission (commission) decided to withdraw both WSR 23-03-036 [23-03-056] and 23-03-002 CR-101 preproposal filings. The program administrator has decided to conduct further research into federal regulations. These proposal changes covered WAC 352-78-020 definitions, and 352-780 [352-78-090] How do boater education requirements affect rental operators and liveries? WSR 23-03-002 addressed establishing a new ru

WAC 132H-160-010, 132H-160-025, 132H-160-035, 132H-160-052, 132H-160-053, 132H-160-060, 132H-160-090, 132H-160-170, 132H-160-182, 132H-160-190, 132H-160-200, 132H-160-270, 132H-160-340, 132H-160-360, 132H-160-370, 132H-160-380, 132H-160-500, and 132H-160-550, proposed by Bellevue College in WSR 25-11-009, appearing in issue 25-11 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on June 4, 2025, is withdrawn by the office of the code reviser under RCW 34.05.335 (3), since the proposal was

WAC 388-78A-2700, 388-97-1740, and 388-107-1600, proposed by the department of social and health services in WSR 25-10-071, appearing in issue 25-12 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on June 18, 2025, 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 388-878-0020, 388-878-0030, 388-878-0040, 388-878-0050, 388-878-0051, 388-878-0060, 388-878-0070, 388-878-0080, and 388-878-0090, proposed by the department of social and health services in WSR 25-11-089, appearing in issue 25-11 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on June 4, 2025, 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

The health care authority requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 25-13-060 on June 12, 2025, and distributed in the 25-13 Washington State Register issue. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

This memo serves as notice that the Washington medical commission (commission) is withdrawing the CR-102 for office-based surgery rules for allopathic physicians and the use of nitrous oxide, which was filed June 30, 2025, under WSR 25-14-080. The commission proposed a new section WAC 246-919-603 Use of nitrous oxide in office-based settings, and proposed changes to WAC 246-919-601 Safe and effective analgesia and anesthesia administration in office-based surgical settings. The commission is wit

WAC 468-270-085, proposed by the transportation commission in WSR 25-10-062, appearing in issue 25-10 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on May 21, 2025, 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 16-561-040, proposed by the department of agriculture in WSR 25-09-109, appearing in issue 25-09 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on May 7, 2025, 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-169-040 and 132H-169-085, proposed by Bellevue College in WSR 25-05-046, appearing in issue 25-05 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on March 5, 2025, 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 495B-276-130, proposed by Bellingham Technical College in WSR 25-09-106, appearing in issue 25-09 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on May 7, 2025, 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

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the department of retirement systems withdraws preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) WSR 21-12-098, filed June 2, 2021, for teachers' retirement system Plan 2 and 3 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

The Washington state patrol hereby withdraws the CR-101 for chapter 204-21 WAC, Vehicle lighting, which was filed on September 29, 2025 (WSR 25-20-074). Kimberly Mathis Rules Coordinator

On November 19, 2025, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-103P rule-making order (WSR 25-24-001) concerning permanent rule making for WAC 392-123-140. As indicated in WSR 25-24-001, the permanent rule updates will become effective on December 20, 2025. OSPI filed a CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 25-12-030) on May 27, 2025. The emergency rule-making order was renewed on September 24, 2025 (WSR 25-20-038), to ensure that the emergency rul

The home and community living administration requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-08-051 on March 28, 2025 (chapter 388-116 WAC), regarding WA Cares fund qualified family members. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry (CR-101) for amending aquaculture regulations in chapter 220-370 WAC, filed under WSR 18-08-055 on March 30, 2018. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

The health care authority (HCA) requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 25-12-099 on June 4, 2025, and distributed in the 25-12 State Register. HCA plans to file a new preproposal statement of inquiry for this rule making. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

The CR-101 dated November 1, 2023, and filed as WSR 23-23-009, is withdrawn. WSR 23-23-009 was filed two years ago to initiate rule making on chapter 463-30 WAC, Adjudicative proceedings. Today, we file a new CR-101 initiating a fresh rule making on chapter 463-30 WAC, as well as on other chapters within Title 463 WAC. To avoid confusion, it would be best to withdraw the old WSR. Ali Smith Rules Coordinator

Pursuant to RCW 34.05.335 and WAC 1-21-060, the department of retirement systems withdraws proposed rule (CR-102) WSR 25-19-089, filed September 16, 2025, SECURE Act 2.0 Roth catch-up contributions. 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 economic services administration requests the withdrawal of the CR-102 proposal filed as WSR 25-19-037 on September 9, 2025, for WAC 388-487-0010 What is the sun bucks program?, 388-487-0020 Is my child eligible for sun bucks?, and 388-487-0030 General information about sun bucks benefits. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The home and community living administration, developmental disabilities community services requests the withdrawal of preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed as WSR 25-19-001 on September 3, 2025 (WAC 388-101-3000 and chapter 388-101D WAC), regarding administrative and program requirements for supported living, group homes, and group training homes. The withdrawal should be effective immediately upon filing. Katherine I. Vasquez Rules Coordinator

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the [pre]proposed rule publication (CR-101) for collection of wildlife parts under WSR 19-15-018, filed on July 9, 2019. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

On June 16, 2025, the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-101 preproposal statement of inquiry (WSR 25-13-079) concerning permanent rule making for chapter 392-550 WAC. However, OSPI determined that the current rule-making effort should be discontinued. Therefore, this document serves as official notification that OSPI is rescinding [withdrawing] WSR 25-13-079, effective October 1, 2025. Chris P.S. Reykdal State Superintendent of Public Instruction

The Washington state patrol hereby withdraws the CR-101 for chapter 204-21 WAC, Vehicle lighting, which was filed on August 18, 2025, as WSR 25-17-063. Kimberly Mathis Rules Coordinator

The health care authority (HCA) requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 25-18-096 on September 2, 2025, and distributed in the 25-18 State Register. HCA will fix an error in the RCW citation and refile. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

The Washington department of fish and wildlife is withdrawing the [pre]proposed rule publication (CR-101) for amending and consolidating hearing rules under WSR 19-03-170 filed on January 23, 2019. Scott Bird Rules Coordinator

The department of labor and industries is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry for rule making filed on August 5, 2015, and published under WSR 15-16-132. This rule making was intended to initiate pilot rule making to create an exception process under WAC 296-17B-770 Common ownership, regarding the enrollment of commonly-owned businesses in the retrospective rating program. If you have any questions, contact Caitlin Gates, deputy policy director and rules coordinator, at 360-902-6744

The department of labor and industries is withdrawing the preproposal statement of inquiry for rule making filed on November 5, 2013, and published under WSR 13-22-071. This rule making was intended to address extending requirements for businesses that enroll in individual retro plans and revise enrollment requirements for businesses under common majority ownership under chapter 296-17B WAC, Retrospective rating for workers' compensation insurance. If you have any questions, contact Caitlin Gate

On May 16, 2025, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a renewal CR-103E emergency rule-making order (WSR 25-10-058) concerning emergency rule making for chapters 392-121 and 392-169 WAC. The renewal CR-103E (WSR 25-10-058) is currently in effect. To align the rule language with recently enacted legislation, OSPI will need to rescind WSR 25-10-058, in order to file an updated version of the CR-103E. The updated CR-103E will be filed on the same day that

On December 19, 2023, the Washington state office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) filed a CR-101 preproposal statement of inquiry (WSR 24-01-118) concerning permanent rule making for chapters 392-121 and 392-169 WAC. To align the rule language with recently enacted legislation, OSPI will need to rescind [withdraw] WSR 24-01-118 in order to file an updated version of the CR-101. The updated CR-101 will be filed on the same day that WSR 24-01-118 is rescinded [withdrawn]. Therefore,

WAC 51-55-001, 51-55-002, 51-55-003, 51-55-008, 51-55-0100, 51-55-0200, 51-55-0300, 51-55-0400, 51-55-0500, 51-55-0600, 51-55-0700, 51-55-0800, 51-55-0900, and 51-55-1000, proposed by the building code council in WSR 25-03-148, appearing in issue 25-03 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on February 5, 2025, 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. M

WAC 132W-115-010, 132W-115-020, 132W-115-030, 132W-115-040, 132W-115-050, 132W-115-060, 132W-115-070, 132W-115-080, 132W-115-090, 132W-115-100, 132W-115-110, 132W-115-120, 132W-115-130, 132W-115-140, 132W-115-150, 132W-115-160, 132W-115-170, 132W-115-180, 132W-115-190, 132W-115-200, 132W-115-210, 132W-115-220, 132W-115-300, 132W-115-310, 132W-115-315, 132W-115-320, 132W-115-325, 132W-115-330, 132W-115-335, 132W-115-340, 132W-115-345, 132W-115-350, 132W-115-355, 132W-115-360, 132W-115-365, 132W-1

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the proposed rule making to amend chapter 308-101 WAC filed as WSR 24-18-121 on September 4, 2024. Ellis Starrett Rules Coordinator

The health care authority requests withdrawal of the preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 25-17-002 on August 6, 2025, and distributed in the 25-17 State Register. Wendy Barcus Rules Coordinator

The department of licensing requests the withdrawal of the preproposed rule making for chapter 308-408C WAC, Home inspector — Standards of practice, filed as WSR 25-16-106 on August 6, 2025. Ellis Starrett 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 25-12-113 on June 4, 2025, regarding amending WAC 314-55-050(2) for how distance is measured between licensed cannabis premises and restricted entities. Jim Vollendroff Board Chair

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for Emergency department patient care information — Department of health collection — Confidentiality, establishing reporting and data release requirements for emergency department data collection. This data collection and release process is called syndromic surveillance. This CR-101 was filed on October 16, 2017, and published as WSR 17-21-075. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because it has

This memo serves as notice that the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery (board) is withdrawing the CR-101 for general provisions for opioid prescribing and tapering rules, which was filed February 1, 2024, and published under WSR 24-04-066. The board has decided to withdraw this CR-101 and will reconsider a new rule project with an expanded scope related to opioid prescribing to align with the Washington medical commission's (WMC) recently filed CR-101 related to opioid prescribing. The bo

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for temporary worker housing fees, which was filed January 23, 2024, and published as WSR 24-03-138. The department is withdrawing a CR-101 filed as WSR 24-03-138 on January 23, 2024, because these fees are being incorporated into a larger environmental public health division-wide fee update. This broader fee update aims to cover the costs of the office of environmental health and safety programs and

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for public water system fees, which was filed April 1, 2024, and published as WSR 24-08-068. The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because of a larger environmental public health division-wide fee update to cover the costs of the office of drinking water programs and account for the general fund state and foundational public health services funding reductions and the cost-of-living adjustments mad

WAC 132B-125-105, 132B-125-110, 132B-125-120, 132B-125-125, 132B-125-130, 132B-125-305, 132B-125-315, 132B-125-320, 132B-125-330, 132B-125-335, 132B-125-340, 132B-125-345, 132B-125-350, 132B-125-355, 132B-125-400, 132B-125-405, 132B-125-410, 132B-125-415, 132B-125-420, 132B-125-425, 132B-125-430, 132B-125-435, 132B-125-440, and 132B-125-500, proposed by the Grays Harbor College in WSR 25-01-155, appearing in issue 25-01 of the Washington State Register, which was distributed on January 2, 2025,