WSR 23-14-061
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
[Filed June 28, 2023, 11:31 a.m.]
Following is the department of agriculture's (department) semi-annual rules development agenda for the period July 1 and [through] December 31, 2023. 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, 2023
WAC Chapter
Rule Title or Subject
Agency Contact
Tentative Timeline
 
 
 
CR-101
CR-102 CR-105
CR-103
Subject of Rule Making
TBD
Cannabis testing laboratory quality standards
Trecia Ehrlich
Hemp Program
phone 360-584-3711
tehrlich@agr.wa.gov
January 2023
TBD
TBD
Establishes cannabis testing laboratory quality standards in rule as required by HB 1859 (chapter 135, Laws of 2022).
16-54
Animal importation
Dr. Ben Smith
Animal Services Division
phone 509-350-0081
bsmith@agr.wa.gov
TBD
TBD
TBD
Update definitions and references to C.F.R. citations, update and/or remove requirements, processes, and forms to align with neighboring states and federal regulations.
16-131
Marijuana-infused edibles
Will Satak
Food Safety Program
phone 360-951-5086
wsatak@agr.wa.gov
N/A
July 2023
September 2023
Replaces the term "marijuana" with the term "cannabis" to align with HB [2SHB] 1210 (chapter 16, Laws of 2022).
Expedited rule making.
16-149
Cottage food
Will Satak
Food Safety Program
phone 360-951-5086
wsatak@agr.wa.gov
N/A
July 2023
September 2023
Increases the annual sales cap to $35,000 and changes the renewal cycle from annually to every two years in alignment with HB [SHB] 1500 (chapter 352, Laws of 2023).
Expedited rule making.
16-157
Organic food standards and certification
Brenda Book
Organic Program
phone 360-902-2090
bbook@agr.wa.gov
October 2022
TBD
TBD
Updates the organic certification fee schedule.
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
June 2023
TBD
TBD
Increases registration fees and restructures the fee schedule. Updates the registered material logo.
16-161
Organic cannabis certification
Brenda Book
Organic Program
phone 360-902-2090
bbook@agr.wa.gov
October 2017
August 2022
TBD
TBD
Establishes standards for the certification of organic cannabis and cannabis products in compliance with the National Organic Program.
16-228
General pesticide rules
Christina Zimmerman
Licensing and Registration Program
phone 360-902-2150
czimmerman@agr.wa.gov
September 2023
TBD
TBD
Amends the chapter to align with SB 5330 (chapter 186, Laws [of 2023]), including stating that any reciprocal license or certification may be suspended or revoked upon notification that the original license or certification was terminated, removing the provision that allows certain licensees [to] operate at 16 years old, and incorporates changes to federal regulations.
16-253
New; cottage food production of pet treats
Ashlee-Rose Ferguson
Animal Feed Program
phone 360-902-1905
aferguson@agr.wa.gov
July 2023
TBD
TBD
Creates a new chapter of WAC with regulations specific to pet food treats manufactured in personal residences.
16-302
General rules for seed certification
Paula Moore
Seed Program
phone 509-249-6950
Paula.moore@agr.wa.gov
November 2022
TBD
TBD
Aligns standards for applicable crops with the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies newly adopted seed and field standards, creates a Pacific Northwest sod quality standard and tagging process, makes clerical changes to address inconsistencies between crop standards, removes references to repealed WAC, adds an application deadline for dryland seed production, and other clarifying changes.
16-325
Seed potato isolation district
Scott Brooks
Plant Services Program
phone 360-485-1235
sbrooks@agr.wa.gov
July 2021
June 2023
August 2023
Adds requirements for all lots entering the isolation district to be test[ed] 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.
16-390
Fruit and vegetable inspection fees and other charges
Jessica Allenton
Commodity Inspection Division
phone 360-902-1828
jallenton@agr.wa.gov
N/A
July 2023
September 2023
Amends WAC 16-390-240, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) audit verification and terminal market inspection fees, to match the fees most recently adopted by the USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to comply with the department's cooperative agreement with USDA-AMS for services the department provides.
Expedited rule making.
16-470
Apple maggot quarantine
Greg Haubrich
Pest Program
phone 360-902-2071
ghaubrich@agr.wa.gov
July 2023
TBD
TBD
Expands the apple maggot quarantine further into Okanogan County.
16-470
Japanese beetle quarantine
Greg Haubrich
Pest Program
phone 360-902-2071
ghaubrich@agr.wa.gov
August 2021
June 2022
August 2022
Expands the internal quarantine and amends the regulated articles that have restricted movement out of the quarantine area.
16-482
Seed potato quarantine
Scott Brooks
Plant Services Program
phone 360-485-1235
sbrooks@agr.wa.gov
July 2021
June 2023
August 2023
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
Brennan Kimbel
Livestock Identification Program
phone 360-688-0893
bkimbel@agr.wa.gov
N/A
May 2023
July 2023
Aligns the rule with SSB 5439 by adding a statement that the $20.00 call out fee is not charged by certified veterinarians and private field inspectors and adding a requirement that the livestock identification advisory committee must review the costs and operations of the livestock identification program. Also amends the rule by clarifying the definition of "call out fee" by stating that it is a fee charged by department inspectors.
Expedited rule making.
16-611
Nutrient management
Kyrre Flege
Dairy Nutrient Management Program
phone 360-746-1249
kflege@agr.wa.gov
TBD
TBD
TBD
Updates the recordkeeping requirements for dairy producers.
Gloriann Robinson
Rules Coordinator