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State Board of Health declines multiple fluoride-related petitions, cites scope limits
Summary
The Board declined nine petitions asking for new rules on fluoride and other drinking-water additives (WAC 246-290), finding most requests outside the Board's authority or not meeting the definition of a rule; motions to decline were approved unanimously and staff will notify petitioners.
On Jan. 14 the State Board of Health reviewed nine petitions submitted by Bill Osmunson and Washington Action for Safe Water seeking rule changes related to fluoride, manufacturer assurances, safety determinations, and other additives in Group A public water supplies (WAC 246-290-220). Board and Department staff concluded many petition requests would require statutory authority, fall under other agencies (e.g., the Food and Drug Administration or Department…
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