WSR 25-21-144

EXPEDITED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

[Filed October 21, 2025, 2:54 p.m.]

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 16-752 WAC, Noxious weed seed and plant quarantine.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: In response to feedback from stakeholders, the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) is proposing to clarify the common names listed for Hedera hibernica in WAC 16-752-610. The common name is currently listed as Atlantic/Boston ivy. WSDA is proposing to remove Boston ivy as a common name and only have Atlantic ivy listed to more accurately reflect the regulated species.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: The correct scientific name for Boston ivy is a common name for Parthenocissus tricuspidata, which is not a regulated article on the noxious weed seed and plant quarantine list. This is confusing to the public and industry, since Boston ivy is listed as a common name for Hedera hibernica. The proposed amendments would clarify the potential for misunderstandings by having the common name accurately reflect the regulated species.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 17.10.074, 17.24.011, and 17.24.041.

Statute Being Implemented: Chapters 17.10 and 17.24 RCW.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Name of Proponent: WSDA, governmental.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation, and Enforcement: Scott Brooks, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, 360-485-1235.

This notice meets the following criteria to use the expedited adoption process for these rules:

Corrects typographical errors, makes address or name changes, or clarifies language of a rule without changing its effect.

Explanation of the Reason the Agency Believes the Expedited Rule-Making Process is Appropriate: The amendment is being proposed to fix a clerical error that will clarify that Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata, is not on the noxious weed seed and plant quarantine list.

NOTICE

THIS RULE IS BEING PROPOSED UNDER AN EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR THE AGENCY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS, PREPARE A SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT, OR PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE CRITERIA FOR A SIGNIFICANT LEGISLATIVE RULE. IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS USE OF THE EXPEDITED RULE-MAKING PROCESS, YOU MUST EXPRESS YOUR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING AND THEY MUST BE SENT TO Gloriann Robinson, Rules Coordinator, WSDA, P.O. Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504-2560, phone 360-902-1802, email wsdarulescomments@agr.wa.gov, AND RECEIVED BY December 22, 2025.

October 21, 2025

Greg Haubrich

Assistant Director

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