WAC 16-231-171   What are the restrictions on applications in Franklin County due to wind?  The use or application of all herbicides and class 1 and 2 insecticides are prohibited in Areas 2A, 4A, and 6 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. 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 16-231-107 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, § 16-231-171, filed 5/9/07, effective 6/9/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 17.21 and 15.58 RCW. 00-24-002, § 16-231-171, filed 11/22/00, effective 12/23/00.]