Any handler whose packing facilities are located in an area where a Washington State Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division Office or Federal-State Inspector is not readily available to perform the inspection required by this part may, pursuant to § 946.60(a), apply to the committee for a permit authorizing modification of inspection requirements. Applications shall be made on forms furnished by the committee and shall contain such information as the committee, with approval of the Secretary, may find necessary in making a determination regarding the issuance of such permit.