Continuance of WSR 05-24-043.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 05-10-006.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Scientific collection permit rules. This continuance is solely for purposes of continuing the public hearing to March 2006.

     Hearing Location(s): Red Lion Hotel Pasco, 2525 North 20th Avenue, Pasco, WA, on March 10-11, 2006, begins 8:00 a.m. on March 10, 2006.

     Date of Intended Adoption: March 10, 2006.

     Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, 600 Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, e-mail jacobesj@dfw.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-2155, by March 3, 2006.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Yeager by February 24, 2006, TTY (360) 902-2207 or (360) 902-2267.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: See WSR 05-21-140.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: See WSR 05-21-140.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Department of fish and wildlife, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Evan Jacoby, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, (360) 902-2930; Implementation: Lew Atkins, (360) 902-2651 and Dave Brittell, (360) 902-2504, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, (360) 902-2373.

     A small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. These rule proposals do not affect hydraulics.

January 23, 2006

Evan Jacoby

Rules Coordinator