On November 9, 2009, the Governor's Office received an appeal from Mr. William Higday relating to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission's denial of a petition to repeal or amend WAC 232-12-017. Governor Gregoire denied his appeal on December 7, 2009
DATE: December 7, 2009
| Martin C. Loesch |
| Director of External Affairs |
| and Senior Counsel |
December 7, 2009
William Higday
6827 Whitmore Drive NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-6259
Re: Administrative Rule Appeal - WAC 232-12-017
Dear Mr. Higday:
Thank you for your email dated October 16, 2009, and written
appeal to the Governor received November 9, 2009, concerning
the above-referenced rule. This appeal was received by the
Governor's Office 40 days after the statutory due date of
September 30, 2009. Your initial email to this office was
received 16 days late. Technically, under the Administrative
Procedure Act, it is untimely and cannot be considered by the
Governor.
Since your petition is untimely, the Governor lacks
jurisdiction to either grant or deny it. Notwithstanding
this, the Governor appreciates your expression of concerns
about WAC 232-12-017.
Very truly yours,
Martin C. Loesch
Director of External Affairs
and Senior Counsel