PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Rules relating to restricted use herbicides state-wide, WAC 16-230-600 through 16-230-675.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapters 15.58 and 17.21 RCW.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The rules currently in place are necessary to prevent damage to vineyards and other crops from pesticide (phenoxy) drift. These rules mandate how, when and under what conditions the phenoxy herbicides may be applied, purchased and distributed. Several sections of the rules relating to container size and distribution needs are being looked at to provide further clarification.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: No other state or federal organizations have jurisdiction relating to state-wide restricted use herbicides.
Process for Developing New Rule: A rules review was conducted in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 97-02. Results of this review will be shared with representatives of the rule stakeholders for input.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Cliff Weed, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Management Division, P.O. Box 42589, Olympia, WA 98504-2589, (360) 902-2040, fax (360) 902-2093. Comments must be received by September 1, 2000.
July 14, 2000
Bob Arrington
Assistant Director