WSR 26-04-058

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed January 27, 2026, 2:56 p.m.]

This memo serves as notice that the department of health (department) is rescinding an interpretive statement titled "Planning Requirements for Systems Physically Consolidating with Other Public Water Systems," which was filed May 2, 2001, and published as WSR 01-10-133.

The interpretive statement clarified which planning requirements under WAC 246-290-100 and 246-290-105 apply to public water systems undergoing physical restructuring. The department is rescinding this interpretive statement due to adopted changes to WAC 246-290-100 and 246-290-105 regarding planning requirements. Consequently, the interpretive statement is no longer necessary.

Individuals requiring additional information on this should contact Mike Means, water quality, policy, and certification manager for the office of drinking water, at mike.means@doh.wa.gov.

Tami M. Thompson

Regulatory Affairs Manager