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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Go to the following link for the latest CRM newsletter containing five tips on teamwork, online training survey, recent publications and events:
http://www.crmwashington.org/sites/default/files/publications/CRM%20news%20June%202009.pdf
Click here to read WSU Yakima County Extension Livestock Newsletter
Friday, June 19, 2009
Click here to read District Judge, Haggerty Order
Monday, June 15, 2009
BIOAG Tour
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The case is titled Pacific Land Partners, LLC v. State of Washington. This case deals with relinquishment as well as beneficial use and determined future development.
For a link to the decision click
here
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
RULE PRE-PROPOSAL
Chapter 173-334 WAC – Children’s Safe Products Rule
Ecology web site:http://www.ecy.wa.gov/laws-rules/wac173334/0904.html
Chapter 173-224 WAC - Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees
Ecology web site: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/laws-rules/wac173224/0906.html
RULE PROPOSAL
Chapter 173-517 WAC - Quilcene-Snow Instream Resources Protection and Watershed Management Program - WRIA 17 - New Rule
Public hearing: June 25, 2009 in Port Townsend, WA
Public comments due: July 10, 2009 by 5:00 PM
Ecology web site: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/laws-rules/activity/wac173517.html
RULE ADOPTION
Chapter 173-460 WAC - Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants
Chapter 173-400 WAC - General Regulation for Air Pollution Sources
Ecology web site: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/laws-rules/activity/wac173460_400.html
Thank you for using WAC Track!
Have a good day!
Laurie Dumar
Washington State Department of Ecology
Agency Publications Manager and Plain Talk Co-Coordinator
(360) 407-6606
ldum461@ecy.wa.gov
Thursday, June 04, 2009
The Washington Department of Revenue has issued an emergency rule for
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This rule has been reissued on an emergency basis to clarify that:
1. It is not necessary to breed animals to qualify for the “farm and agricultural land” classification; and
2. The sale of forage through the grazing of livestock, including equines, constitutes the sale of an agricultural product for purposes of chapter 84.34 RCW.
Page 3 of the Rule Making Order has additional helpful information relating to new legislation.
The changes reflected in this rule are the same as those in the emergency rule adopted on December 31, 2008.
Note: Please be sure you have downloaded -- and installed -- the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. The free reader can be downloaded at the following link: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
When the amended rule becomes effective
This emergency rule became effective immediately upon filing on April 29, 2009.
How to Join or Leave Distribution Lists
If you know of others who would like to join this distribution list or if you would like to leave the list, simply click on the following link:
https://fortress.wa.gov/dor/efile/SecureForms/Content/contactus/Email/listservEmail.aspx
Other Department of Revenue distribution lists are also available at the
link above. Check out the topics—you might find something that interests
you.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
EPA is pleased to announce that it will hold a webinar on Monday, June 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) on its revised draft Water-Efficient Single-Family New Home Specification. The purpose of this webinar, as well as a public meeting to be held in Washington, D.C. on June 10, is to allow interested parties to ask questions about the revised draft specification prior to submitting formal comments. Additional information, including registration for the webinar, will be posted to the WaterSense Web site tomorrow, June 4.
EPA apologizes for the short notice about the June 10 meeting in Washington, D.C. While the information was posted to the WaterSense Web site several weeks ago, EPA delayed sending an e-mail notice while we tried to schedule an additional meeting in conjunction with the American Water Works Association's Annual Conference and Exposition 2009 in San Diego. Unfortunately, an acceptable time was not available for all concerned parties and a West Coast meeting could not be scheduled.
EPA hopes that the webinar will accommodate those stakeholders with limited travel budgets, those attending other meetings, and those working on the West Coast who are not able to attend the June 10 meeting. We realize with all of our specifications that the audience who participates in the Q&A sessions during public comment periods is not necessarily representative of stakeholders nationwide and rely on the written comments to reflect a more diverse set of opinions.
Interested parties have the opportunity to submit comments on the revised draft Water-Efficient Single-Family New Home Specification until July 7, 2009. Please send any comments or suggestions to watersense-newhomes@erg.com. All comments become a part of the public record.
If you have any questions, please contact the WaterSense Helpline at (866) WTR-SENS (987-7367) or watersense@epa.gov.
Thank you,
The WaterSense Team
Janet L. Rajala
Water Resources Program
June 15th, 2009 - Public Here on proposed exchange of mineral right between state and SDS Lumber Company. Click here for more information.
WSP Explains Requirements for Farmers Effected by New Intrastate Carrier Law
Starting June 1, 2009, Washington State law requires intrastate commercial motor vehicles (CMV) to have a U.S. Department of Transportation number. Owners of any intrastate commercial motor vehicle that meets the definition of a CMV must register through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
This new requirement has led to some confusion about farmers obtaining an intrastate U.S. DOT number. WSP has clarified the definition of a farmer and intrastate carrier in relation to the new law mandating intrastate DOT numbers.
A Commercial
Motor Vehicle owned by a farmer is: A commercial motor vehicle owned and operated
by farmers in the intrastate transportation of their own farm, orchard, or
dairy products, including livestock and plant or animal waste, from point
of production to market or disposal, including a silo or grain elevator. Farmers
transporting their products, livestock, plant or animal waste within the state
of Washington are required to have an intrastate DOT number. However, farmers
are exempt from safety audits and compliance reviews.
A Farmer is: any individual, partnership, corporation, or other business entity
to the extent engaged in farming operations either as a producer of agricultural
commodities or as a farm owner. This includes the cultivation of land, crops,
or livestock which are owned or under the farmer’s direct control.
A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) is:
• A CMV with a gross vehicle weight rating (Manufactures Rating) of
26,001 pounds or more;
• A combination of CMV’s with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more
inclusive of a towed unit with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds or more;
• A CMV of any size used in the transportation of hazardous materials;
To apply for your intrastate DOT number go to: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/online-registration. Once on the FMCSA home page – click on the registration/licensing/US DOT# icon, then click on how to register, click on on-line registration, click on download forms, then US DOT Number. A list of forms will appear in the middle of the screen – click on the first form MCS150. This will open the instructions along with the last page which is the MCS150 form. Use the instruction pages to assist in filling out the form paying special attention to #22 which is the box where the carrier has to indicate intrastate non-hazmat or intrastate hazmat. Continue filling out the form then send electronically to FMCSA or by mail to FMCSA.
For assistance with website registration, call (360) 596-3810 or (360) 596-3803. To review the requirements of the new law you can visit www.wsp.wa.gov and go to the intrastate DOT number Icon. For vehicle titling and registration questions contact DOL at (360) 902-3770, option 5. To register through the mail, download the MCS-150 form from a web site above or call (360) 596-3810.
WAC 458-30-200--Reissue of Emergency Rule
Washington Cattlemen's Association Endowment Trust Fund Saddle Drawing
Get
your DOT numbers - find out how
License requirements for trucks with
the state patrol and DOL
Latest Response Guidelines For Reported Gray Wolf Activity In Washington State
Want more Information on Wolves? Click here!!!
Washington Beef Producers and the Cougar Grid Iron Classic sign up sheet
Water Quality Grants and Loans for Fiscal Year 2009
Information and workshop times listed here.
Aquatic Weeds Financial Assistance Information for Washington State
Information available on their website at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/plants/grants/index.html
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