WSR 97-21-002

EXPEDITED REPEAL

DEPARTMENT OF

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

[Filed October 1, 1997, 4:12 p.m.]

The Following Sections are Proposed for Expedited Repeal: WAC 236-48-004 Procedure followed in the solicitation of bids.

Rules Proposed for Expedited Repeal Meet the Following Criteria: Rule is no longer necessary because of changed circumstances; and other rules of the agency or of another agency govern the same activity as the rule, making the rule redundant.

Any person who objects to the repeal of the rule must file a written objection to the repeal within thirty days after publication of this preproposal statement of inquiry.

Address Your Objection to: Marygrace Jennings, Department of General Administration, P.O. Box 41000, Olympia, WA 98504-1000, or by electronic mail mgjenni@ga.wa.gov.

Reason the Expedited Repeal of the Rule is Appropriate: The authorizing statute, chapter 43.19 RCW, and specifically RCW 43.19.1906, has been gradually amended over time. WAC 236-48-004 has also been gradually revised to reflect those changes, and very little of the original rule is now left. The remaining language is either obsolete or redundant to the provisions of RCW 43.19.1906. Further, the general authorities issued by the Office of State Procurement, which govern the delegation of purchasing authorities to state agencies, provides the detail necessary for state agencies to comply with the provisions of chapter 43.19 RCW. This rule offers no additional guidance or clarity, and its repeal will not affect agency purchasing practices. This rule is internal to state government, directing the purchasing activities of state agencies. These activities are thoroughly covered by statute and policy. This rule is redundant, unnecessary, and can be repealed.

September 30, 1997

Marygrace Jennings