Notification of Rulemaking Activity
The Washington State Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA) has initiated rulemaking to amend chapter 16-350 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Registration and Certification of Fruit Tree Planting Stock, by filing a CR-101 with the Office of the Code Reviser on September 11, 2024.
Overview of Rulemaking
The department is considering updates to this chapter that:
- Reflect changes to horticultural practices of the fruit tree nurseries since the rule was last updated in 2005;
- Align the certification standards with those found in the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) Regional Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (RSPM) 35;
- Adopt new international terminology for defining the relationship of propagation material to the virus tested foundation source;
- Address certification of tissue cultures; and
- Update application fees and how they are applied to assessment fees as necessary under WAC 16-350-045.
The department will also consider additional safeguards to the Washington tree fruit industry, aimed at reducing harmful pest introductions into the state.
Documents Related to Rulemaking
The CR-101 can be found on our website. We will send you additional information as we progress through the rule making process.
Participate in the Rulemaking Process
Stakeholder feedback is a vital component in the rule making process.
Please contact Scott Brooks to discuss how you can participate in the development of the rule and formulation of the proposed rule language before publication.
By mail:
Scott Brooks, Plant Services Program Manager
Plant Protection Division
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
By phone: (360) 485-1235
By email: sbrooks@agr.wa.gov
For more information regarding WSDA’s rule making activities, please contact:
Gloriann Robinson, WSDA Agency Rules Coordinator
wsdarulescomments@agr.wa.gov
PO Box 42560,
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-1802
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