WSR 13-16-013 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 13-160—Filed July 25, 2013, 3:22 p.m., effective July 25, 2013, 3:22 p.m.] Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-61900J; and amending WAC 232-28-619.
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: Harvestable salmon are available allowing the Puyallup River to open for recreational angling opportunity. Conservation objectives are met based upon the Endangered Species Act guidelines. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: July 25, 2013.
Lisa M. Veneroso
for Philip Anderson
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900J Exceptions to statewide rules—Puyallup River.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-619, effective immediately until further notice, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect: (1) Puyallup River (Pierce County): (a) 11th Street Bridge to city of Puyallup outfall structure near junction of Freeman Road and North Levee Road: Trout minimum length 14 inches. Night closure, anti-snagging rule, and barbless hooks required from August 16 until further notice. Salmon and gamefish open August 16 until further notice, except closed on September 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, and 30. Salmon daily limit of 6 fish. No more than 4 may be adults, of which only 2 may be any combination of Chinook, coho, and chum. Release wild adult Chinook. (b) From city of Puyallup outfall structure near junction of Freeman Road and North Levee Road to mouth of the White River: Trout minimum length 14 inches. Night closure, anti-snagging rule, and barbless hooks required from August 1 until further notice. Salmon and gamefish open August 1 until further notice, except closed on August 11 and September 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, and 30. Salmon daily limit of 6 fish. No more than 4 may be adults, of which only 2 may be any combination of Chinook, coho, and chum. Release wild adult Chinook.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 11:59 p.m. September 30, 2013:
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