This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is withdrawing the CR-101 for chapter 246-275 WAC, On-site nonpotable water systems (ONWS), which was filed August 9, 2021, and published as WSR 21-17-040.

The department is withdrawing this CR-101 because the scope of the possible rule making was too narrow. Initially, the department anticipated the rule making would only set risk-based water quality and construction standards. However, during consultation with the ONWS rule advisory committee, it became clear that if the ONWS chapter was more comprehensive and included more than the risk-based water quality and construction standards, we could better ensure statewide consistency and reduce the regulatory burden on small businesses, designers, engineers, installers, and local health jurisdictions. The department is filing a new CR-101 with a broader scope to develop a more comprehensive ONWS rule.

Individuals requiring information on this rule should contact Jocelyn Jones, rule project coordinator, at 360-236-3020, jocelyn.jones@doh.wa.gov.