Subject of Possible Rule Making: Prohibited aquatic species rules.

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.12.047.

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Invasive tunicates have been discovered in Puget Sound. Classification of these species and a rapid response plan can help control these animals.

     Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.

     Process for Developing New Rule:      Agency study.

     Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Lew Atkins, Fish Program Assistant Director, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98504-1091, phone (360) 902-2651. Contact by December 15, 2005. Expected proposal filing on or after December 16, 2005.

October 24, 2005

Evan Jacoby

Rules Coordinator