WSR 00-23-113

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


[ Filed November 21, 2000, 4:53 p.m. ]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 98-20-076.

Title of Rule: Red raspberry grades and standards.

Purpose: The purpose of this revision to the rules is to establish a date that the rules adopted in chapter 16-143 WAC will become effective.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapters 15.17 and 69.04 RCW and RCW 34.05.350.

Statute Being Implemented: Chapters 15.17 and 69.04 RCW.

Summary: The rules adopted in chapter 16-143 WAC: (1) Establish a grade and standards for fresh red raspberries that are destined for freezing, puree, juice stock and other processing uses; (2) establish standards for red raspberry puree stock and juice stock red raspberries; (3) establish container marking requirements for red raspberries; and (4) specify how red raspberries may be used, processed and sold. This rule establishes a date that the rules under chapter 16-143 WAC will become effective.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: See Explanation of Rule below.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Claudia Coles, 2nd Floor, Department of Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, (360) 902-1905.

Name of Proponent: Food Safety Program, Washington State Department of Agriculture, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: This rule sets a date that the rules previously adopted by the Department of Agriculture under chapter 16-143 WAC become effective. This rule will designate a time by which parties affected by the rule will be expected to comply with the provisions of the chapter and allow time for affected parties to make preparations to be ready to operate under the rule for the 2001 harvest season.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Adds an effective date for the rules.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. A small business economic impact statement was previously prepared for WAC 16-143-010 through 16-143-110, Red raspberry grades and standards. This revision adding an effective date would not change the impact to small business outlined in that report.

Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. The Washington State Department of Agriculture is not a listed agency in section 201.

Hearing Location: Whatcom County Courthouse, County Council Chambers, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, on January 4, 2001, at 11 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Julie Carlson by December 28, 2000, TDD (360) 902-1996, or (360) 902-1880.

Submit Written Comments to: Dr. Dan Jemelka, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, (360) 902-1967, fax (360) 902-2087, by January 4, 2001.

Date of Intended Adoption: January 9, 2001.

November 21, 2000

Dr. Candace Jacobs, DVM

Assistant Director

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NEW SECTION
WAC 16-143-005
When is the effective date of this chapter?

The rules set forth in WAC 16-143-010 through 16-143-110 are effective June 1, 2001.

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