# RCW 43.22.052: RCW 43.22.052: Five-year formal review process of existing rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S052

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 43.22.052
- **Heading:** RCW 43.22.052: Five-year formal review process of existing rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 052

## Text

The department of labor and industries must establish and perform, within existing funds, a formal review process of its existing rules every five years. The goal of the review is to decrease the numbers of, simplify the process, and decrease the time required for obtaining licenses, permits, and inspections, as applicable, in order to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses without compromising public health and safety. Benchmarks must be adopted to assess the effectiveness of streamlining efforts. The department must establish a process for effectively applying sunset provisions to rules when applicable. The department must report back to the applicable committees of the legislature with its review process and benchmarks by January 2014.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 43.22.005 RCW 43.22.005: Deputy directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S005.md)
- [RCW 43.22.010 RCW 43.22.010: Divisions of department—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S010.md)
- [RCW 43.22.020 RCW 43.22.020: Supervisor of industrial insurance—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S020.md)
- [RCW 43.22.030 RCW 43.22.030: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S030.md)
- [RCW 43.22.035 RCW 43.22.035: Printed materials—Department's duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S035.md)
- [RCW 43.22.040 RCW 43.22.040: Supervisor of industrial safety and health—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S040.md)
- [RCW 43.22.050 RCW 43.22.050: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S050.md)
- [RCW 43.22.051 RCW 43.22.051: Rule making restricted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S051.md)
- [RCW 43.22.052 RCW 43.22.052: Five-year formal review process of existing rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S052.md)
- [RCW 43.22.053 RCW 43.22.053: Supervisor of building and construction safety inspection services—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S053.md)
- [RCW 43.22.260 RCW 43.22.260: Supervisor of industrial relations—Appointment—Authority—Personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S260.md)
- [RCW 43.22.270 RCW 43.22.270: Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S270.md)
- [RCW 43.22.282 RCW 43.22.282: Industrial welfare committee abolished—Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S282.md)
- [RCW 43.22.290 RCW 43.22.290: Reports by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T43_C22_S290.md)

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