WSR 15-16-011 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 15-222—Filed July 23, 2015, 4:08 p.m., effective July 27, 2015] Effective Date of Rule: July 27, 2015.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Puget Sound salmon.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-62100P; and amending WAC 232-28-621.
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: Preliminary estimates indicate that landed catch of Chinook will exceed the preseason expectations in Marine Area 9. The Chinook fishery is closing to control impacts on stocks of concern and ensure compliance with conservation objectives and agreed-to management plans. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: July 23, 2015.
Joe Stohr
for J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-62100P Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-621, effective July 27 through August 15, 2015, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:
Catch Record Card Area 9:
(1) Daily limit of 2 salmon plus 2 additional pink. Release Chinook and chum.
(2) South of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point: Open. Daily limit 2 salmon plus 2 additional pink. Release Chinook and chum.
(3) Edmonds Public Fishing Pier: Daily limit of 2 salmon plus 2 additional pink. No more than 1 may be a Chinook. Release chum August 1 through August 15.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective August 16, 2015:
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