(1) Every licensed operator must submit to WSDA a signed, completed form containing the following information:
- (a) Location of the storage facility;
- (b) Storage room number;
- (c) Date the room was closed and sealed; and
- (d) Quantity of loose or packed fruit or vegetables in the room identified by variety.
(2) Every licensed operator must, at least once a day, record the following information on a form approved by the director:
- (a) The percentage of carbon dioxide and oxygen inside the sealed storage room;
- (b) The temperature inside the sealed storage room; and
- (c) The time and date readings were recorded for both the air components and temperatures.
- (3) The director has the authority to audit and report the results of the controlled atmosphere records.
- (4) For auditing purposes, all licensed operators must notify WSDA before they open a controlled atmosphere storage room and before any controlled atmosphere storage fruit or vegetable is packed.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.30.050 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 15-10-091, § 16-450-028, filed 5/6/15, effective 6/6/15. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 04-05-117, § 16-450-028, filed 2/18/04, effective 3/20/04.]