WSR 17-13-025 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 17-109—Filed June 12, 2017, 2:23 p.m., effective July 1, 2017] Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2017.
Purpose: Amend recreational freshwater fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-030.
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 emergency is needed to allow for fish to disperse, and to encourage an orderly fishery, it is necessary to establish small sanctuaries for fish around the release locations. These rules were adopted during the 2017 North of Falcon process. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: June 12, 2017.
Joe Stohr
for J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-03000E Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Southwest.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-312-030, effective July 1, 2017, until further notice, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
(1) Tilton River: Closed to all angling within posted 'Closed Waters' signs around the adult fish release site at Gust Backstrom Park.
(2) Cowlitz River: Closed to all angling within posted 'Closed Waters' signs around the adult fish release site in the upper Cowlitz near Packwood.
(3) Cispus River: Closed to all angling within posted 'Closed Waters' signs around the adult fish release site.
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