PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Rules relating to rights of persons aggrieved by pesticide violations, WAC 16-10-101 through 16-10-030.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 15.58.040 and 17.21.030.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department has conducted a review of the above-mentioned rule under the provisions of the Governor's Executive Order 97-02 and has determined that the rules are necessary and should be retained. Statute language does not adequately address the definition of an aggrieved party, establish clear time lines for reconsideration, and does not clearly address Department of Agriculture responsibilities of notification. Chapter 16-10 WAC was adopted to clarify these sections of statute. The rule should not be changed or repealed.
Process for Developing New Rule: A rules review was conducted in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 97-02. Results of this review will be shared with representatives of the rule stakeholders for input.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication. The department is seeking input on its decision to retain the rule. You may comment by writing to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Administrative Regulations Unit, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, or fax at (360) 902-2092, or e-mail kbromley@agr.wa.gov. Comments should be made by July 8, 1999.
For a Copy of the Review Report Contact: Laurie Mauerman, Washington State Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560.
Bob Arrington
Assistant Director