WSR 01-01-027

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 00-251 -- Filed December 7, 2000, 4:19 p.m. , effective January 1, 2001, 12:01 a.m. ]

Date of Adoption: December 7, 2000.

Purpose: Amend commercial fishing rules.

Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-52-04600H; and amending WAC 220-52-046.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 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: The state may not authorize commercial shellfish harvest absent agreed planning or compliance with a process. The provisions of this rule are in conformity with agreed plans with applicable tribes which have been entered as required by the court order. There is insufficient time to promulgate 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2001, 12:01 a.m.

December 7, 2000

J. P. Koenings

Director


NEW SECTION
WAC 220-52-04600H   Coastal crab fishery -- Special management areas.   Not withstanding the provisions of WAC 220-52-046, effective immediately until further notice, it is unlawful for non-Indian commercial fishers to fish for or take crab for commercial purposes, or place gear, in the following areas during the periods indicated:

     1) The following areas are closed from January 1, 2001 through February 28, 2001:

     (a) Coastal waters between 47° 40.50 N and 48° 07.50 N, and east of a line described by the following points:


Southern point: 47°40.50'N 124°40.50'W
La Push (west entrance) 47°54.00'N 124°47.00'N
La Push (east entrance) 47°54.50'N 124°45.80'W
Central point 48°00.00'N 124°49.50'W
Northern point 48°07.50'N 124°51.50'N

     2) The following area is closed from January 12, 2001 through March 31, 2001:

     (a) Coastal waters between 48° 07.50 N and 48° 20.00 N, and east of a line described by the following points:


Southern point: 47°40.50'N 124°51.50'W
Northern point: 48°20.00'N 124°50.00'W
Cape Flattery: 48°22.86'N 124°43.83'W

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REPEALER

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 12:01 a.m. April 1, 2001:


WAC 220-52-04600H Coastal crab fishery -- Special management areas.

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