WSR 14-15-041 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 14-166—Filed July 10, 2014, 2:57 p.m., effective July 11, 2014] Effective Date of Rule: July 11, 2014.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-20000P; and amending WAC 220-310-200.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 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: Sockeye salmon returns above Priest Rapids Dam are predicted to be far in excess of needs for wild fish escapement to the spawning grounds. The population is not listed under the Endangered Species Act. Increasing the sockeye daily limit will provide additional recreational fishing 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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 10, 2014.
Philip Anderson
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-20000P Freshwater exceptions—Columbia River.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-200, it is unlawful to violate the following provisions, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:
(1) In the areas and during the times listed in the subsections below, the following limits and restrictions apply:
(a) Daily limit eight salmon, up to two may be adult hatchery Chinook and up to six may be sockeye.
(b) Release coho and wild adult Chinook.
(c) Minimum size 12 inches.
(d) Release all sockeye with colored anchor (floy) tag attached.
(2) July 11 through August 31, 2014, from Priest Rapids Dam to Wanapum Dam.
(3) July 11 through October 15, 2014, from Wanapum Dam to Wells Dam.
(4) July 16 through August 31, 2014, from Wells Dam to Hwy 173 Bridge in Brewster.
(5) July 11 through October 15, 2014, from Hwy 173 Bridge in Brewster to Chief Joseph Dam.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective October 16, 2014:
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