WSR 17-10-067 PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [Filed May 3, 2017, 8:58 a.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 16-700 WAC, State fair fund—Proration.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Chapter 16-700 WAC contains the requirements for agricultural fairs receiving allocations from the state fair fund. The department is considering amendments to the chapter to clarify qualifications and requirements for all categories of agricultural fairs.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Department staff will discuss any proposed amendments with affected stakeholders. Affected stakeholders will also have an opportunity to submit written comments on the proposed rules during the public comment period and will be able to present oral testimony at the public hearing.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Teresa Norman, Fairs Program, Washington State Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, phone (360) 902-2043, email tnorman@agr.wa.gov.
May 2, 2017
Kirk Robinson
Deputy Director
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