Notification of Rulemaking Activity
The Washington State Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA) has initiated expedited rulemaking to amend chapter 16-101 WAC, Milk and Milk Products, by filing a CR-105 with the Office of the Code Reviser on July 30, 2025.
Overview of Rulemaking
In order to conform with federal standards, the Department is considering adopting: the most recent (2023) revision of the Grade ‘A’ Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO); the “Procedures Governing the Cooperative State-Public Health Service/Food and Drug Administration Program of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments”; the “Methods of Making Sanitation Ratings of Milk Shippers and the Certifications/Listings of Single-Service Containers and/or Closures for Milk and/or Milk Products Manufacturers”; and the “Evaluation of Milk Laboratories”.
Adoption of these revisions will ensure that the milk and milk products produced in this state meet the latest standards and will assist in continued acceptance of Washington State milk and milk products shipped into other states and internationally.
Documents Related to Rulemaking
The CR-105 and proposed rule language are attached to this notice. We will send you additional information as we progress through the rule making process.
CR-105 with Proposed Rule Language
Use of Expedited Rulemaking Process
This rule was proposed under an expedited rulemaking process that eliminates the need for the department to hold public hearings, prepare a Small Business Economic Impact Statement, or provide responses to the criteria for a significant legislative rule. If you object to this use of the expedited rule making process, you must express your objections in writing.
Submitting Written Objections
Written objections must be submitted using one of the following:
By mail:
Gloriann Robinson, Agency Rules Coordinator
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
By fax: (360) 902-2092
By email: wsdarulescomments@agr.wa.gov
The deadline for submitting written comments is 5:00 PM, October 6, 2025
Agency Personnel Responsible for Proposed Rule
Please contact Wil Satak to discuss implementation and enforcement of the amended rule.
By mail:
Wil Satak, Program Manager
Food Safety Program
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
By phone: (360) 951-5086
By email: wsatak@agr.wa.gov
For more information regarding WSDA’s rule making activities, please contact:
Gloriann Robinson, WSDA Agency Rules Coordinator
wsdarulescomments@agr.wa.gov
PO Box 42560,
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-1802
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