WSR 15-07-095 EXPEDITED RULES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [Filed March 17, 2015, 3:55 p.m.]
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 16-302-835 Seed standards for camelina seed production.
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, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, AND RECEIVED BY May 19, 2015.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To correct errors contained in the existing standards for camelina seed production. For pure seed minimum percentage, Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) camelina standards specify ninety-eight percent purity for certified seed, however, the existing rule specifies ninety-seven percent purity for certified seed. Similarly, for inert matter maximum percentage, AOSCA camelina standards specify a maximum allowance of two percent for foundation, registered, and certified seed, however, the existing rule specifies a maximum allowance of only one percent inert matter for foundation, registered, and certified seed.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Current rule contains inaccurate information. Proposed changes will bring the rule in alignment with AOSCA camelina seed standards.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 15.49.005, 15.49.081, 15.49.310, 15.49.370(3), and chapter 34.05 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 15.49 RCW.
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., 2nd Floor, Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 902-1960; Implementation and Enforcement: Victor Shaul, 21 North 1st Avenue, Suite 203, Yakima, WA 98902, (509) 249-6955.
March 17, 2015
Brad J. Avy
Assistant Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-20-050, filed 9/25/14, effective 10/26/14)
WAC 16-302-835 Seed standards for camelina seed production.
The following are the seed standards for camelina seed production:
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