The department is formally withdrawing its proposed
amendments to WAC 16-610-020. This amendment was proposed in
WSR 12-16-097 on August 1, 2012. Public hearings on the
proposed amendments were held on September 6 and 7, 2012.
After reviewing the public comments on the amendments, the
department has decided to withdraw WAC 16-610-020 Cattle
inspections for brands or other proof of ownership. The
department will be adopting WAC 16-610-065 Livestock
identification fees.