WSR 11-04-042 AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE [ Filed January 25, 2011, 10:16 a.m. ] Following is the department of agriculture's semi-annual rules development agenda for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2011. This document is being sent in compliance with RCW 34.05.314.The department may undertake additional rule-making activity as conditions warrant. If you have any questions, please call Teresa Norman at (360) 902-2043 or e-mail tnorman@agr.wa.gov.
Semi-Annual Rules Agenda January 1 - June 30, 2011
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
WAC Number Rule Title
Agency Contact Tentative Timeline Subject of Rule Making
CR-101 CR-102 CR-103 Commodity Inspection Division 16-302-385 Grass seed standards for certification. Victor Shaul Seed Program Operations Manager
Phone (509) 225-2630
CR-105, December 2010 February 2011 Modifying the format of the grass seed standards chart. Plant Protection Division 16-470 Quarantine -- Agricultural pests. Tom Wessels Plant Services Program Manager
Phone (360) 902-1984
May June August The department is considering initiating an industry request quarantine that would place restrictions on the importation of hazelnut plants into Washington state in response to eastern filbert blight. 16-662 Weights and measures -- National handbooks. Jerry Buendel Weights and Measures Program Manager
Phone (360) 902-1856
May June August The department is considering adopting the most current National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) handbooks for technical standards for weights and measures. Teresa Norman
Rules Coordinator