WSR 00-11-022

PROCLAMATION

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR


[ May 9, 2000 ]

WHEREAS, there is an imminent danger of an infestation of the plant pest Asian gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.) which seriously endangers the agricultural and horticultural industries of the state of Washington, and seriously threatens the economic well-being and quality of life of state residents, and;


WHEREAS, the use of pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (B.t.k.), a naturally occurring bacterium, by aerial application is the most effective and preferred treatment alternative for eradicating this pest, and;


WHEREAS, portions of the Ballard and Magnolia areas of Seattle, Washington (as identified in the 2000 Environmental Assessment of the Cooperative Gypsy Moth Eradication Project) is in imminent danger of infestation, and emergency measures are necessary to prevent establishment of the pest,


NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary Locke, Governor of the state of Washington, by virtue of the authority vested in me under RCW 43.06.010(13) as a result of the imminent danger of infestation noted herein, after evaluation of all other alternatives and in accordance with RCW 17.24.171, do hereby declare a State of Emergency and authorize the Director of the Department of Agriculture to use emergency measures including aerial application of B.t.k. to the aforementioned areas.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia on this 9th day of May, A.D., Two-Thousand.
Gary Locke

Governor of Washington

BY THE GOVERNOR:


Ralph Munro

Secretary of State

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