WSR 14-16-048 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 14-190—Filed July 29, 2014, 2:05 p.m., effective July 29, 2014] Effective Date of Rule: July 29, 2014.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-19500X; 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: Hatchery summer chinook returns to the Wenatchee River are predicted to be in excess of spawning escapement needs. The majority of spring chinook and bull trout will have migrated to the upper Wenatchee River, and few steelhead will remain in the mainstem. Adult chinook salmon released as juveniles from the hatchery rearing facility below the Chelan PUD powerhouse are expected to return in sufficient numbers to provide a fishery and are currently entering the river. Opening these sections early on the two rivers will provide additional 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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 29, 2014.
Philip Anderson
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-19500X Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-195:
(1) Effective August 1 through September 30, 2014, a person may fish for salmon in waters of the Wenatchee River from the confluence of Peshastin Creek to the Icicle River Road bridge on the west end of Leavenworth.
(a) Daily limit four hatchery Chinook salmon, of which only two may be adult hatchery Chinook. Minimum size 12 inches.
(b) Selective gear rules and night closure apply.
(2) Effective August 1 through October 15, 2014, a person may fish for salmon in waters of the Chelan River from the railroad bridge at the mouth to the Chelan PUD safety barrier below the powerhouse.
(a) Daily limit of eight salmon, up to two may be adult hatchery Chinook and up to four may be sockeye salmon. Minimum size 12 inches. Release coho and wild adult Chinook.
(b) Barbless hooks are required.
(c) Night closure is in effect.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective October 16, 2014:
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