WSR 14-11-087

[Filed May 20, 2014, 4:07 p.m.]

Revised hatchery genetic management plans (HGMPs) for the Soos Creek coho, Hoodsport fall chinook, and South Sound net pen coho artificial production programs are available for a thirty-day public review and comment period. The comments, WDFW's response, and any resultant modifications to the HGMPs will be subsequently posted on the WDFW web site and provided to NOAA fisheries for its consideration.

The HGMPs describe, in a format prescribed by NOAA fisheries, the operations of the artificial production programs for chinook and coho salmon, and the potential effects of the program on listed species. The HGMPs will be provided to NOAA fisheries for consideration as a significant conservation measure under Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act.

The HGMPs may be accessed for review through one of the following means: (1) Electronically via the internet on WDFW's web site at http://wdfw.wa.gov/hatcheries/; or (2) in person through a scheduled appointment at WDFW's headquarters in Olympia, Washington. To schedule an appointment or to obtain more information, please call (360) 902-2782.

WDFW will be accepting public comments on the HGMPs for these Puget Sound artificial production programs until July 4, 2014. Comments must be submitted in writing to Phil Anderson, Director, WDFW (Attention: Hatcheries – NRB 6th Floor), 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, or electronically through e-mail addressed to HGMP-PScomments@dfw.wa.gov. All comments must be received by WDFW at the appropriate address or via e-mail by 5 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on July 4, 2014.

This notice can also be found on the Washington State Register web site at http://www.leg.wa.gov/CODEREVISER/Pages/Washington_State_Register.aspx.