010-42 Wyo. Code R. § 42-6

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 42-6 - Emergency Amendments to a Declared List

The procedures for a district-wide emergency declaration of a weed or pest are as follows:

(a) A person may propose an amendment for addition of a weed or pest, which shall be presented in writing to the District Board;

(b) The District Board shall approve or disapprove the proposed amendment by motion at a special or regular meeting and, if approved, the District Board's chairman shall provide the following information to the Director:

(i) A letter of request for an Emergency Declaration of the weed or pest;

(ii) A resolution prepared and signed by the District Board chairman;

(iii) Minutes from the meeting where the motion was approved by the District Board;

(iv) Species profile of the proposed weed or pest include scientific names and common names;

(v) Distribution of the proposed weed or pest within the District boundaries;

(vi) Reasons for the emergency; and

(vii) Proposed control activities.

(c) Following consultation with the President of the Board and the President of the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council, the Director shall notify the District Board of his approval or disapproval on the resolution within (5) business days of receiving the file;

(i) Non action on the part of the Director within the five (5) business days shall be deemed a disapproval.

(ii) If approved, the Director shall notify the District Board of the expiration date for the emergency declaration not to exceed one (1) year or until formal action can be taken under Section 3 of this Chapter.

(d) The District Board shall post the approved emergency amendment at a location accessible to the public.

(e) Emergency amendments for a species shall not qualify for another emergency amendment within three (3) years.

(f) Approved emergency amendments and all documentation shall be forwarded to the Council for consideration under Section 5 of this Chapter.

010-42 Wyo. Code R. § 42-6

Amended, Eff. 4/7/2015.