WSR 00-12-071

PROCLAMATION

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR


[ June 6, 2000 ]

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) were in imminent danger of an infestation of the plant pest Asian gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.) which seriously endangered the agricultural and horticultural industries of the state of Washington, and seriously threatened the economic well-being and quality of life of state residents, and emergency measures were necessary to prevent establishment of the pest, and;


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


WHEREAS, on May 9, 2000, after evaluation of all other alternatives and in accordance with RCW 17.24.171, I declared a State of Emergency and authorized the Director of the Department of Agriculture to use emergency measures including aerial application of B.t.k. to the aforementioned areas,


WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Agriculture implemented emergency measures consisting of aerial application of B.t.k. as described herein to the aforementioned areas,


NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary Locke, Governor of the state of Washington, pursuant to RCW 43.06.210, do find that the aforesaid emergency measures are no longer necessary and terminate the Proclamation entered May 9, 2000.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia, this 6th day of June, A.D., Two-Thousand.
Gary Locke

Governor of Washington

BY THE GOVERNOR:


Tracy Guerin

Deputy Secretary of State

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