WSR 14-12-009 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 14-121—Filed May 22, 2014, 3:27 p.m., effective May 25, 2014, 8:50 p.m.] Effective Date of Rule: May 25, 2014, 8:50 p.m.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-19500J and 220-310-19500L; and amending WAC 220-310-195.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047.
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: Based on the current harvest estimates and anticipated harvest through Tuesday, May 27, 2014, the spring chinook harvest allocation for the Snake River is expected to be achieved. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 2.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: May 22, 2014.
Philip Anderson
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-19500L Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Snake River.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-195, effective 8:50 p.m. May 25, 2014, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:
(1) A person may fish for and possess salmon in waters of the Snake River from the south shore boat launch (llia boat launch) across to the mouth of Almota Creek upstream about four miles to the restricted fishing area below Lower Granite Dam. Open Saturday through Tuesday. Daily limit of six hatchery Chinook, of which not more than one may be an adult Chinook. Minimum size for Chinook is 12 inches in length.
(2) All Chinook with the adipose fin intact, and all steelhead, must be released immediately, unharmed.
(3) Hooks must be barbless when fishing for all species during times and in locations open for salmon fishing and retention, and only single barbless hooks are allowed when fishing for sturgeon.
(4) It is unlawful to use any hook larger than 5/8-inch (point of hook to shank) for all species except sturgeon.
(5) Night closure is in effect for salmon and sturgeon.
(6) For all areas open for Chinook, anglers must cease fishing for Chinook when the adult limit has been retained for the day.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 8:50 p.m. May 25, 2014:
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 8:52 p.m. May 27, 2014:
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