WSR 17-04-060
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
[Filed January 27, 2017, 2:39 p.m.]
Following is the department of agriculture's semi-annual rules development agenda for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2017. This document is being sent in compliance with RCW 34.05.314.
The department may undertake additional rule-making activity as conditions warrant. If you have questions regarding the department's rule-making agenda, please contact Henri Gonzales at (360) 902-1802 or hgonzales@agr.wa.gov.
Semi-Annual Rules Development Agenda
January 1 - June 30, 2017
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
WAC Chapter
Rule Title
Agency Contact
Tentative Timeline
Subject of Rule Making
CR-101
CR-105
CR-102
CR-103
16-06
Public records
Elizabeth McNagny
Administrative Regulations Program
Phone (360) 902-1809
December 2016
Expedited
February 2017
Adds two exemptions to the list of records exempt from public disclosure that are already specified in statute and clarifies procedures regarding disclosure of electronic records.
16-30
Restricted feedlots and restricted holding facilities
Jodi Jones
Animal Services Division
Phone (360) 902-1889
May 2017
July 2017
September 2017
Adds certificate of veterinary inspection requirement, changes the category two type of holding facility to allow for cattle to feed on grass, and removes the no provision for grazing statement.
16-54
Animal importation
Jodi Jones
Animal Services Division
Phone (360) 902-1889
February 2017
April 2017
May 2017
• Changes the import requirement that sheep must test negative for Brucella ovis on an ELISA test from thirty to sixty days before entering Washington.
• Repeals the requirement that black face sheep imported for breeding purposes must be genetic tested before entry to be QR or RR at the 171 codon.
• Removes the equine infectious anemia test exemption for equine moving to Washington from Idaho and Oregon.
16-70
Animal diseaseReporting
Jodi Jones
Animal Services Division
Phone (360) 902-1889
February 2017
April 2017
May 2017
Includes high mortality and uncommon diseases as reportable.
16-230
Use of chemicals and chemically treated materials in certain counties
Joel Kangiser
Pesticide Management Division
Phone (360) 902-2013
February 2017
August 2017
September 2017
Updates nozzle/pressure requirements, adds maximum wind speed requirement, and repeals certain outdated requirements.
16-231
Use restricted herbicides
Joel Kangiser
Pesticide Management Division
Phone (360) 902-2013
February 2017
August 2017
September 2017
Updates nozzle/pressure requirements and repeals certain outdated requirements.
16-232
Use restricted herbicides in certain counties
Joel Kangiser
Pesticide Management Division
Phone (360) 902-2013
February 2017
August 2017
September 2017
Updates nozzle/pressure requirements and repeals certain outdated requirements.
16-233
Worker protection standards
Joel Kangiser
Pesticide Management Division
Phone (360) 902-2013
October 2016
December 2016
February 2017
Adopts the recently updated federal EPA standards.
16-301
Industrial hemp research
Victor Shaul
Seed Inspection Program
Phone (509) 249-6950
June 2016
February 2017
March 2017
Establishes in rule labeling and germination standards for industrial hemp seed.
16-302
Industrial hemp research
Victor Shaul
Seed Inspection Program
Phone (509) 249-6950
June 2016
February 2017
March 2017
Establishes in rule standards for industrial hemp seed certification.
16-303
Industrial hemp research
Victor Shaul
Seed Inspection Program
Phone (509) 249-6950
June 2016
February 2017
March 2017
Establishes in rule fees for industrial hemp seed certification.
16-305 (new)
Industrial hemp research pilot
Victor Shaul
Seed Inspection Program
Phone (509) 249-6950
June 2016
February 2017
March 2017
Establishes in rule an industrial hemp research pilot program.
16-350
Registration and certification of fruit tree planting stock
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone (360) 902-2062
July 2015
February 2017
March 2017
Recognizes the Clean Plant Center Northwest as the primary foundation source, aligns program terminology with the National Clean Plant Network - Fruit Tree State Level Model Regulatory Standard, modifies the eligibility requirements for registered Prunus trees, and clarifies eligibility requirements for imported propagation material.
16-354
Hop planting stock certification
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone (360) 902-2062
March 2017
April 2017
June 2017
Aligns the rule to the National Clean Plant Network standards and language and adds tissue culture practices.
16-414
Washington standards for cherries
Jim Nelson
Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program
Phone (509) 884-4253
February 2017
March 2017
May 2017
Updates the rule to promote clarity.
16-439
Pears, summer and fall
Jim Nelson
Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Program
Phone (509) 884-4253
February 2017
March 2017
May 2017
Updates the rule to promote clarity.
16-462
Grape planting stockRegistration and certification
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone (360) 902-2062
February 2017
March 2017
May 2017
Harmonizes grape planting stock standards with Oregon and Idaho.
16-662
Weights and measuresNational handbooks and retail sale of motor fuel
Jerry Buendel
Weights and Measures Program
Phone (360) 902-1856
April 2017
May 2017
July 2017
Adopts the 2017 version of multiple NIST handbooks.
16-752
Noxious weed seed and plant quarantine
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone (360) 902-2062
February 2017
March 2017
May 2017
Amends the prohibited plant quarantine.
Henri Gonzales
Rules Coordinator