PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Rules relating to gypsy moth quarantine in chapter 16-470 WAC.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 17.24 RCW.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The existing sections of rule pertaining to gypsy moth quarantine were last modified in 1986 and 1984. Changed industry and program conditions make evaluation of existing provisions desirable. The rule may be updated to reflect current conditions. It may also be modified to clear and readable format.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: USDA APHIS administers federal quarantine rules regarding international and domestic movement of gypsy moth host material and conveyances. However, as a practical matter USDA leaves the administration of interstate quarantine activities to state programs. Individual states administer a network of gypsy moth regulations, and copies of draft rules will be distributed for review to affected states.
Process for Developing New Rule: Washington State Department of Agriculture representatives discuss proposed rule change with affected government agencies and stakeholders and then publish the rule proposal.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Mary A. Martin Toohey, Assistant Director, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Laboratory Services Division, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, phone (360) 902-1907, fax (360) 902-2094; or Linda Polzin, Pest Program Manager, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Laboratory Services Division, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, phone (360) 902-2071, fax (360) 902-2094.
July 26, 2000
Mary A. Martin Toohey
Assistant Director