PROPOSED RULES
Supplemental Notice to WSR 07-05-028.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-24-106.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 16-301-525 What are the exemptions to the crucifer seed quarantine that apply within the regulated area? and 16-301-530 What requirements apply to crucifer seed in the regulated area?
Due to comments received at the public hearing on April 18, 2007, the department has amended proposed language, extended the public comment period, and scheduled another public hearing.
Hearing Location(s): Washington State University, Mount Vernon NWREC, 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, on August 28, 2007, at 1:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: September 18, 2007.
Submit Written Comments to: Teresa Norman, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, e-mail tnorman@agr.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-1996, by August 29, 2007.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact the agency receptionist by August 18, 2007, TTY (800) 833-6388 or (360) 902-1976.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of this rule is to address three areas of the crucifer quarantine that are of concern to the seed industry.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: This proposal is necessary to facilitate the sale of certain crucifer vegetable seeds into a select market. Addressing the areas of concern reduces regulatory burden of compliance with the crucifer quarantine. This proposal also reduces the overall expense of testing and labor associated with quarantine compliance, making the overall rule user-friendly while still protecting the Washington seed industry.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapters 15.49, 17.24, and 34.05 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 15.49 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: , governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Victor Shaul, Operations Manager, Yakima, (509) 225-2630; and Enforcement: Fawad Shah, Program Manager, Yakima, (509) 225-2636.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This rule has no increased cost to seed producers or seed conditioners.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. The Washington state department of agriculture is not a listed agency in RCW 34.05.328 (5)(a)(i).
Dennis Hannapel
Assistant Director
OTS-9885.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-01-111, filed 12/21/05,
effective 1/21/06)
WAC 16-301-525
What are the exemptions to the crucifer
seed quarantine that apply within the regulated area?
This
crucifer quarantine does not apply to:
(1) Experiments or trial grounds of the United States Department of Agriculture;
(2) Experiments or trial grounds of a university such as but not limited to the University of Idaho or Washington State University research stations; or
(3) Trial grounds of any person, firm or corporation that are approved by the director and established in accordance with WAC 16-301-550.
(4) Shipments, movements, or transportation of:
(a) Prepackaged crucifer seed in packages of 1/2 ounce or less if the seeds are free of regulated diseases as required in WAC 16-301-530; or
(b) Vegetable seedlings offered for sale for home garden use in the regulated area if the seedlings are free of regulated diseases as required in WAC 16-301-530.
(5) Research, variety development, variety maintenance or other crucifer production where the entire crop cycle is confined within a building or greenhouse.
(6) Seed lots with a maximum weight of five pounds that were in inventory prior to January 1, 2007.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49, 17.24, and 34.05 RCW. 06-01-111, § 16-301-525, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06.]
(b) Any seed of a Brassica or Sinapis species planted or established in the regulated area whose primary use is for any nonvegetable use must be tested for the presence of dormant seed as required by WAC 16-301-510.
(2) Any person who plans to ship, move, or transport any crucifer seed intended for planting purposes into or within the regulated area must file a Notice of Intent/Quarantine Compliance form with the seed program before planting or offering the seed for sale.
(3) The Notice of Intent/Quarantine Compliance form filed with the seed program must be accompanied by a copy of the:
(a) Laboratory analysis or some other proof (such as a phytosanitary certificate based upon laboratory testing issued from the state or country of production) demonstrating that the lot is free of regulated diseases; and
(b) Seed analysis certificate(s) showing that the lot is free from dormant seed, if required under WAC 16-301-510.
(4) It is a violation of this chapter for any crucifer
seed intended for seed production, oil production, commercial
vegetable production or cover crop use to be offered for sale
within or into the regulated area unless ((each seed container
bears a label issued by the seed program indicating that the
seed is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter))
accompanied by documentation verifying quarantine compliance.
(a) For small packages such as heat sealed envelopes and tins, quarantine compliance may be placed on a sales invoice or other documentation that is provided to the purchaser of seed. Language must be approved by the seed program.
(b) Larger containers must bear a label issued by the seed program indicating that the seed is in compliance with this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.49, 17.24, and 34.05 RCW. 06-01-111, § 16-301-530, filed 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06.]