WSR 13-05-066

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 13-35 -- Filed February 15, 2013, 2:22 p.m. , effective February 23, 2013, 12:01 a.m. ]


     Effective Date of Rule: February 23, 2013, 12:01 a.m.

     Purpose: Amend recreational razor clam rules.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-56-36000R; and amending WAC 220-56-360.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.120.

     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: Survey results show that adequate clams are available for harvest in Razor Clam Areas 1 and 3. The Washington department of health has certified clams from these beaches to be safe for human consumption. 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     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: February 15, 2013.

Philip Anderson

Director


NEW SECTION
WAC 220-56-36000R   Razor clams -- Areas and seasons.   Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-56-360, it is unlawful to dig for or possess razor clams taken for personal use from any beach in Razor Clam Areas 1, 3, 4, or 5, except as provided for in this section:

     1. Effective 12:01 p.m. February 23 through 11:59 p.m. February 24, 2013, razor clam digging is allowed in Razor Clam Area 1. Digging is allowed from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. each day only.

     2. Effective 12:01 p.m. February 23 through 11:59 p.m. February 24, 2013, razor clam digging is allowed in Razor Clam Area 3. Digging is allowed from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. each day only.

     3. It is unlawful to dig for razor clams at any time in Long Beach, Twin Harbors Beach or Copalis Beach Clam sanctuaries defined in WAC 220-56-372.

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REPEALER


     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 12:01 a.m. February 25, 2013:


WAC 220-56-36000R Razor clams -- Areas and seasons.