WSR 15-15-067 EXPEDITED RULES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [Filed July 13, 2015, 8:44 a.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 16-237-015 Covered commodities.
NOTICE
THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Teresa Norman, Rules Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, AND RECEIVED BY September 22, 2015.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this proposal is to eliminate any future conflict or questioning of whether "canola" is a covered commodity by adding the word "canola" to the list of covered commodities. The current rule only lists "rapeseed," which was originally intended to include all varieties of canola and rapeseed, but has in recent years become much more narrow in meaning. This proposal will restore the original intent of the rule, and will provide greater clarity than the current rule language.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Producers of canola will have clear assurance of protection under chapters 16-237 WAC and 22.09 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 22.09.020.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of agriculture, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Jeff Larsen, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504-2560, (360) 902-1960; Implementation and Enforcement: Don Potts, 617 North Fancher Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99212-0835, (509) 533-2488.
July 10, 2015
Brad J. Avy
Assistant Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 00-21-043, filed 10/13/00, effective 11/13/00)
WAC 16-237-015 Covered commodities.
Commodities covered under chapter 22.09 RCW in respect to storage and/or merchandising shall include wheat, barley, oats, field corn, popcorn, rye, triticale, grain sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers, flax, buckwheat, canola, rapeseed, safflower, millet, mustard, dry peas, dry beans, lentils, malt, and the by-products resulting from conditioning the above commodities.
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