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Updated 7/7/08
Hops Marketing Order Amendments
WAC 16-532-035, Washington Hop Commission - Inspection Required.
WAC
16-532-040, Washington Hop Commission - Assessments and Collections.
On April 22, 2008, the department began rule making regarding proposed rules that have been developed. A portion of these proposed rules would require that growers provide a bale count when hops are submitted for inspection. A formula is provided for growers to use in estimating the number of bales for non-baled hops. Another portion of the proposed rules would increase the assessment rate per "affected unit" from $1.80 up to $2.50 in order to support specific programs that benefit the hop industry, including $0.20 per bale for pesticide registration and internal harmonization of pesticide regulatory standards; $0.15 per bale for trade education programs; and $0.35 per bale to provide additional funding for research and administrative functions. Growers will have the opportunity to approve or reject the bale count provision and the proposed increases on an individual basis through referendum.
Reasons supporting proposal: Growers are assessed per "affected unit" (200 pounds, which is equivalent to a bale). An accurate count supports sound programming decisions and budgeting activities. The information is currently requested by the WSDA Hop Inspection Laboratory for hops that utilized the submitted sample inspection option. However, the information is not always provided. The assessment increase is necessary to continue funding the programs and services listed above. These changes will implement the petition received from the Hop Commission in accordance with RCW 15.65.050.
Any questions regarding the rule-making process should be directed to:
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Kelly Frost, Commodity Commission Coordinator
1111 Washington Street SE, 2nd Floor, Olympia WA 98504-2560
Phone: (360) 902-1802 / Fax: (360) 902-2092
E-mail: kfrost@agr.wa.gov
CR-102 Filed: 4/22/2008
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Public Hearing Information:
| Topic: | Hop Commission Rules |
| WAC: | 16-532-035, 16-532-040 |
| Date: | May 27, 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Washington Hop Commission Office 301 West Prospect Place Moxee WA 98936 |
| Disabled person assistance contact: |
WSDA Receptionist (360) 902-1976 TTY: (800) 833-6388 |
| Deadline to contact Receptionist if disabled person assistance desired: |
9:00 a.m. 5/15/08 |
| Send written testimony to: | Kelly Frost Department of Agriculture 1111 Washington Street SE, 2nd Floor PO Box 42560 Olympia WA 98504-2560 FAX: (360) 902-2092 |
| Written testimony deadline: | 5:00 p.m., May 27, 2008 |
Referendum Results: Summary | Issue 1 | Issue 2 | Issue 3 | Issue 4
Referendum Results Summary:
Based on RCW 15.65, the percentages to pass a
referendum on amendments to a marketing order are:
|
Issue | Referendum Result |
|---|---|---|
| Should hops submitted for inspection include a bale count based on total weight divided by two hundred pounds? | Did not pass | |
| Should an additional $0.20 per bale be added to the assessment amount for pesticide registration and international harmonization of pesticide regulatory standards? | Passed | |
| Should an additional $0.15 per bale be added to the assessment amount for trade education programs? | Did not pass | |
| Should an additional $0.35 per bale be added to the assessment amount for research and administration? | Did not pass |
Within 60 days of these results, an affected party may dispute the results of this vote and request a recount (RCW 15.65.205).
Summary | Issue 1 | Issue 2 | Issue 3 | Issue 4
Referendum Issue #1: Should hops submitted for inspection include a bale count based on total weight divided by two hundred pounds?
The results are as follows:
| Category | No. Of Producers (%) | Volume of Production (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total No. Eligible Who Voted | 73.5% | 75.51% |
| Total No. Eligible Who Voted "YES" | 38.24% | 34.90% |
| Total No. Of Those Voting "YES" | 52.00% | 46.21% |
Referendum Issue #1 did not pass.
Summary | Issue 1 | Issue 2 | Issue 3 | Issue 4
Referendum Issue #2: Should an additional $0.20 per bale be added to the assessment amount for pesticide registration and international harmonization of pesticide regulatory standards?
The results are as follows:
| Category | No. Of Producers (%) | Volume of Production (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total No. Eligible Who Voted | 75.0% | 76.18% |
| Total No. Eligible Who Voted "YES" | 55.88% | 49.08% |
| Total No. Of Those Voting "YES" | 74.51% | 64.43% |
Referendum Issue #2 passed.
Summary | Issue 1 | Issue 2 | Issue 3 | Issue 4
Referendum Issue #3: Should an additional $0.15 per bale be added to the assessment amount for trade education programs?
The results are as follows:
| Category | No. Of Producers (%) | Volume of Production (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total No. Eligible Who Voted | 75.0% | 76.18% |
| Total No. Eligible Who Voted "YES" | 39.71% | 37.08% |
| Total No. Of Those Voting "YES" | 52.94% | 48.67% |
Referendum Issue #3 did not pass.
Summary | Issue 1 | Issue 2 | Issue 3 | Issue 4
Referendum Issue #4: Should an additional $0.35 per bale be added to the assessment amount for research and administration?
The results are as follows:
| Category | No. Of Producers (%) | Volume of Production (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total No. Eligible Who Voted | 75.0% | 76.18% |
| Total No. Eligible Who Voted "YES" | 38.24% | 39.55% |
| Total No. Of Those Voting "YES" | 50.98% | 51.92% |
Referendum Issue #4 did not pass.
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