WSR 12-19-048

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 12-210 -- Filed September 12, 2012, 4:46 p.m. , effective September 16, 2012 ]


     Effective Date of Rule: September 16, 2012.

     Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-61900H; 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 rule is necessary to comply with agreed-to management plans, and is interim until permanent rules take effect. This regulation was agreed upon to protect Endangered Species Act listed summer chum salmon.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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 12, 2012.

Philip Anderson

Director


NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900H   Exceptions to statewide rules -- Skokomish River.   Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-619, effective September 16 through September 30, it is unlawful to violate the following provisions, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:

     (1) Skokomish River (Mason Co.) from mouth to Highway 106 Bridge: Open for salmon: Daily limit 6 salmon, of which no more than 4 adult fish may be retained. Release Chinook and chum salmon.

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REPEALER


     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 12:01 a.m. October 1, 2012:


WAC 232-28-61900H Exceptions to statewide rules -- Skokomish River.