WAC 16-230-861   What are the restrictions on applications due to wind conditions?  The use or application of all herbicides and class 1 and 2 insecticides are prohibited in the area under order listed in WAC 16-230-800 when the mean sustained wind velocity is over ten miles per hour throughout the year: Provided, That applications shall be allowed in higher velocity winds when an approved ground apparatus is used and allowed by the label. Ground apparatus shall be approved by the department prior to application. Approval shall be based on research data: Provided further, That applications of granular and pellet formulations of use restricted pesticides defined in WAC 16-230-810 as well as applications made to structures are exempt from the wind restrictions.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 17.21, 15.58, and 34.05 RCW. 07-11-041A, § 16-230-861, filed 5/9/07, effective 6/9/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 17.21 and 15.58 RCW. 00-24-002, § 16-230-861, filed 11/22/00, effective 12/23/00; 92-13-035, § 16-230-861, filed 6/10/92, effective 7/11/92; 90-14-034 (Order 2046), § 16-230-861, filed 6/29/90, effective 7/30/90.]