WSR 13-16-015 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 13-161—Filed July 25, 2013, 3:52 p.m., effective July 25, 2013, 3:52 p.m.] Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-61900M; 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 Skokomish River to open for recreational angling 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: July 25, 2013.
Lisa M. Veneroso
for Philip Anderson
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900M Exceptions to statewide rules—Skokomish 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) Skokomish River (Mason County): (a) Mouth to Highway 106 Bridge: Night closure, anti-snagging rule, and single point barbless hooks required from August 1 until further notice. Open effective October 1 until further notice; release all gamefish. Salmon: Open August 3 through August 25, and September 15 until further notice. August 3 through August 25: Daily limit 2 salmon. Release chum and wild Chinook. Anglers must keep the first 2 salmon, if legal to do so and stop fishing for the day. September 15 through October 15: Daily limit 6 salmon. Up to 4 adults may be retained. Release chum and Chinook. October 16 until further notice: Daily limit 6 salmon. Up to 4 adults may be retained. Release Chinook. (b) From Highway 106 Bridge to Highway 101 Bridge: Night closure, anti-snagging rule, and single point barbless hooks required from August 3 until further notice. Open effective October 1 until further notice; release all gamefish. Salmon: Open August 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25, September 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29; and October 1 until further notice. August 3 through August 25: Daily limit 2 salmon. Release chum and wild Chinook. Anglers must keep the first 2 salmon, if legal to do so and stop fishing for the day. September 15 through October 15: Daily limit 6 salmon. Up to 4 adults may be retained. Release chum and Chinook. October 16 until further notice: Daily limit 6 salmon. Up to 4 adults may be retained. Release Chinook. (c) From Highway 101 Bridge to Bonneville power lines (47°18.18'N, 123°11.26'W): Open effective immediately until further notice: selective gear rules apply and release all gamefish. Unlawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 11:59 p.m. October 31, 2013:
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