WSR 11-20-039

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 11-259 -- Filed September 27, 2011, 3:56 p.m. , effective September 28, 2011 ]


     Effective Date of Rule: September 28, 2011.

     Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-61900X; and amending WAC 232-28-619.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020.

     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 regulation will allow anglers to retain incidentally caught sockeye and/or salmon during the steelhead fishery, allowing additional fishing opportunity. 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     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Date Adopted: September 27, 2011.

Philip Anderson

Director


NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900X   Exceptions to statewide rules -- Columbia River.   Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-619, effective September 28 through October 15, 2011, it is permissible to fish for salmon in waters of the Columbia River from Wells Dam to the 173 Bridge in Brewster. Daily limit six salmon, minimum size 12 inches in length. Up to three adult Chinook may be retained, of which no more than one may be a wild adult. Release all coho. Selective gear rules and night closure in effect. However, bait is allowed.

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REPEALER


     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective October 16, 2011:


WAC 232-28-61900X Exceptions to statewide rules -- Columbia River.

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