As a result of a recommendation by a sub-committee of the Apple Maggot Working Group, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is proposing to expand the quarantine area in Okanogan County.

For more information on the new rule, please follow this link to the official WSDA Rulemaking Update.

Stakeholder Feedback

Stakeholders and the general public can participate in the rulemaking process by submitting either oral or written comments.

Written comments

Written comments may be submitted through one of the following:

By mail:
Gloriann Robinson, Agency Rules Coordinator
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560

By fax: (360) 902-2092
By email: wsdarulescomments@agr.wa.gov

Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 PM February 10, 2026.​

Oral Comments

A public hearing for oral comments will be held on February 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm via microsoft teams.

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