WSR 14-23-026 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 14-325—Filed November 11, 2014, 5:37 p.m., effective November 11, 2014, 5:37 p.m.] Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: Amend commercial fishing for Grays Harbor commercial salmon.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-36-023.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047.
Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time requirements of notice and opportunity to comment upon adoption of a permanent rule would be contrary to the public interest.
Reasons for this Finding: This twelve hour opening was included in the impact analysis and set aside as an incentive for compliance with fish handling rules developed as part of the 2014 Grays Harbor commercial fishery package. Data collected during onboard monitoring of the 2014 Grays Harbor commercial fishery to date indicate that compliance rate is greater than ninety percent by participants of this fishery. As provided in the concise explanatory statement, this additional day of commercial fishing opportunity is being offered. There is insufficient time to adopt permanent rules.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: November 11, 2014.
Philip Anderson
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-36-02300A Salmon—Grays Harbor fall fishery.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-36-023:
Effective 7:00 a.m. November 12, 2014 through 7:00 p.m. November 12, 2014, a person may fish for salmon for commercial purposes in waters of Grays Harbor Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 2A and 2D. Unless otherwise amended all permanent rules remain in effect.
(i) Fishers must take department observers if requested by department staff when participating in this opening. Fishers also must provide notice of intent to participate by contacting quick reporting by phone, fax or e-mail. Notice of intent must be given prior to 12:00 p.m. on November 11, 2014.
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