WSR 13-20-038 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 13-244—Filed September 24, 2013, 1:54 p.m., effective October 1, 2013, 12:01 a.m.] Effective Date of Rule: October 1, 2013, 12:01 a.m.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-61900J and 232-28-61900V; 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 2.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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 24, 2013.
Joe Stohr
for Philip Anderson
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900V Exceptions to statewide rules—Puyallup River.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-619, effective October 1, through December 31, 2013, 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 through November 30, 2013. Salmon and gamefish open effective immediately until further notice, except closed on October 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2013. Effective immediately through October 31, daily limit of 2 salmon plus 2 additional pink. Release wild Chinook. Effective November 1 until further notice, daily limit of 2 salmon. Release wild 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 through November 30, 2013. Salmon and gamefish open effective immediately until further notice. Effective immediately through October 31, daily limit of 2 salmon plus 2 additional pink. Release wild Chinook. Effective November 1 until further notice, daily limit of 2 salmon. Release wild Chinook.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 12:01 a.m. October 1, 2013:
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2014:
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