WSR 22-03-020
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
[Filed January 10, 2022, 6:22 a.m.]
Following is the department of agriculture's (WSDA) semi-annual rules development agenda for the period January 1 through June 30, 2022. 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 Gloriann Robinson at 360-902-1802 or grobinson@agr.wa.gov.
SEMI-ANNUAL RULES DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
July 1 – December 31, 2021
WAC Chapter
Rule Title or Subject
Agency Contact
Tentative Timeline
 
 
 
 
CR-101
CR-102
CR-105
CR-103
Subject of Rule Making
16-54
Animal importation
Jodi Jones
Animal Services Division
Phone 360-902-1889
jjones@agr.wa.gov
March 2022
TBD
TBD
Clarifies that dogs imported into Washington state must have a negative heartworm test prior to entry and allows horses to enter the state on an electronic equine certificate of veterinary inspection.
16-70
Animal diseasesReporting
Jodi Jones
Animal Services Division
Phone 360-902-1889
jjones@agr.wa.gov
March 2022
TBD
TBD
Updates the diseases that need to be reported to the state veterinarians office and the time frames associated with reporting.
16-80
Swine diseases in Washington state
Jodi Jones
Animal Services Division
Phone 360-902-1889
jjones@agr.wa.gov
March 2022
TBD
TBD
Removes reference to the department's laboratory for blood samples from Washington swine; updates United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) C.F.R. citations.
16-89
Sheep and goat diseases in Washington state
Jodi Jones
Animal Services Division
Phone 360-902-1889
jjones@agr.wa.gov
March 2022
TBD
TBD
Removes Q fever testing requirements; updates USDA C.F.R. citations.
16-160
Registration of materials for organic food production
Brenda Book
Organic Program
Phone 360-902-2090
bbook@agr.wa.gov
October 2019
May 2021
TBD
TBD
Increases registration fees and restructures the fee schedule. Updates the registered material logo.
16-171
Hemp extract certification
David Smith
Food Safety Program
Phone 360-902-1952
dsmith@agr.wa.gov
July 2021
TBD
TBD
Establishes a hemp certification program as authorized in ESB 5372.
16-228
General pesticide rules
Christina Zimmerman
Pesticide Licensing
Phone 360-902-2150 czimmerman@agr.wa.gov
November 2018
July 2020
August 2021
TBD
TBD
Amends provisions regarding pesticide exams in order to have the option to contract out for third party administration of testing.
16-228
General pesticide rules
Tim Schultz
Pesticide Compliance
Phone 509-994-0936
tschultz@gr.wa.gov [tschultz@agr.wa.gov]
January 2020
September 2021
TBD
TBD
Modifies the penalty calculation for pesticide violations.
16-233
Worker protection standards
Tim Schultz
Pesticide Compliance
Phone 509-994-0936
tschultz@gr.wa.gov [tschultz@agr.wa.gov]
N/A
March 2022
May 2022
Updates several minor standards to align with labor and industries and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Expedited rule making.
16-240
WSDA grain inspection programDefinitions, standards, and fees
Philip Garcia
Grain Inspection Program
Phone 360-902-1921
pgarcia@agr.wa.gov
January 2020
March 2022
TBD
TBD
Amends the grain inspection fee schedule, updates federal agency references, and clarifies language.
16-240
WSDA grain inspection programDefinitions, standards, and fees
Philip Garcia
Grain Inspection Program
Phone 360-902-1921
pgarcia@agr.wa.gov
N/A
November 2021
February 2022
Updates statement regarding how the department charges, invoices, and collect Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration fees.
Expedited rule making.
16-325
Seed potato isolation district
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone 360-902-2062
ccooper@agr.wa.gov
July 2021
March 2022
TBD
Adds requirements for all lots entering the isolation district to be test free of bacterial ring rot. Provides 48 hour notification to the department of all shipments entering the isolation district. Adds a new violation section regarding the disposition of material shipped into the isolation district violation. Rule making initiated as a result of a petition.
16-401
Nursery inspection fees
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone 360-902-2062
ccooper@agr.wa.gov
February 2022
TBD
TBD
Updates fees in this chapter.
16-414
Washington standards for cherries
Brenda Buckmiller
Fruit and Vegetable Inspection
Phone 509-885-4500
bbuckmiller@agr.wa.gov
January 2022
TBD
TBD
Removes references to WAC 16-414-085, which was repealed in 2006, and experimental containers.
16-439
Pears, summer, and fall
Brenda Buckmiller
Fruit and Vegetable Inspection
Phone 509-885-4500
bbuckmiller@agr.wa.gov
January 2022
TBD
TBD
Repeals WAC 16-439-260 in order to meet industry demands for smaller carton sizes without requesting an exemption. Expedited rule making.
16-470
Dressenid [Dreissenid] mussel quarantine
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone 360-902-2062
ccooper@agr.wa.gov
September 2021
April 2022
TBD
Establishes a quarantine on dreissenid mussels (zebra and quagga mussels) and regulates moss balls being shipped into Washington state.
16-470
Japanese beetle quarantine
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone 360-902-2062
ccooper@agr.wa.gov
August 2021
TBD
TBD
Expands the current quarantine to include areas in Washington (portions of Yakima and Benton counties) that have been determined to be infested with Japanese beetle and establishes regulated articles that have restricted movement out of the quarantine area.
16-470
Nursery and pest fees
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone 360-902-2062
ccooper@agr.wa.gov
February 2022
TBD
TBD
Updates fees charged by both the nursery/plant services program and plant pathology lab in this chapter.
16-482
Seed potato quarantine
Cindy Cooper
Plant Services Program
Phone 360-902-2062
ccooper@agr.wa.gov
July 2021
March 2022
TBD
Adds a section stating that potatoes entering the seed potato isolation district are subject to additional requirements under chapter 16-325 WAC. Rule making initiated as a result of a petition.
16-610
Livestock identification
Jodi Jones
Animal Services Division
Phone 360-902-1889
jjones@agr.wa.gov
December 2021
March 2022
TBD
Allows certified veterinarians and field livestock inspectors conduct inspections at public livestock markets, certified feedlots, slaughter facilities, and special sales and reduces the Electric Cattle Transaction Reporting per head fee. Rule making initiated as a result of a petition.
16-611
Nutrient management
Kyrre Flege
Dairy Nutrient Management Program
Phone 360-746-1249
kflege@agr.wa.gov
April 2022
TBD
TBD
Updates the recordkeeping requirements for dairy producers.
16-662
Weights and measuresNational Handbook, sale of motor fuel, and penalties for violations
Brad White, Assistant Director
Plant Protection Division
Phone 360-902-1907
bwhite@agr.wa.gov
August 2021
TBD
TBD
Establishes requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment and electric vehicle service providers as outlined in SB [2SSB] 5192.
Gloriann Robinson
Rules Coordinator