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

Agenda

Flyer

Tour Letter

 

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

Rule Number
Title
Links
WAC 458-30-200
Definitions

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

Livestock Extension Agents

Want more Information on Wolves? Click here!!!

Washington Beef Producers and the Cougar Grid Iron Classic sign up sheet

Cull Cow Checklist

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

 

 

 

 

Last Modified: July 2, 2009


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