WSR 16-21-051
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 16-279—Filed October 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m., effective October 17, 2016]
Effective Date of Rule: October 17, 2016.
Purpose: Amend Puget Sound saltwater recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-62100L; 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: Providing maximum season length is a priority for the recreational community and warrants a reduced daily limit based upon prior fishery performance and preliminary estimates. This emergency rule modifies Area 7 fisheries to 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: October 12, 2016.
Joe Stohr
for J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-62100L Puget Sound salmonSaltwater seasons and daily limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-621, effective October 17 through October 31, 2016, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
(1) Catch Record Card Area 7:
(a) Daily limit of 2 salmon, no more than 1 Chinook. Release coho and wild Chinook.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective November 1, 2016:
WAC 232-28-62100L
Puget Sound salmonSaltwater seasons and daily limits.