Date of Adoption: August 25, 1999.

Purpose: Repeals rule sections that relate to Hobart testing of milk for butterfat. The rule merely gives a recipe for running the Hobart test. This information is well known and serves no purpose in the form of a rule at the present time. Retains WAC 16-124-011 that sets expiration dates for dairy technician license.

Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 16-124-001, 16-124-010, 16-124-020, 16-124-030, 16-124-040, 16-124-050, 16-124-060, 16-124-070, 16-124-080, 16-124-090, 16-124-100, 16-124-110, 16-124-120, 16-124-130, 16-124-140, 16-124-150, 16-124-160, 16-124-170, 16-124-180, and 16-124-190.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 15.36.020.

Adopted under preproposal statement of inquiry filed as WSR 99-13-175 on June 23, 1999.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 20.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 20.

Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 20. Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

August 25, 1999

William E. Brookreson

for Jim Jesernig

Director

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