WSR 14-16-123

[Filed August 6, 2014, 11:58 a.m.]

Revised hatchery genetic management plans (HGMPs) for eleven WDFW 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 subsequently be 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 operation of artificial production programs for chinook and coho salmon, and steelhead, and the potential effects of the programs 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) 902-2676.

WDFW will be accepting public comments on the HGMPs for these Middle and Lower Columbia River artificial production program[s] until September 19, 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-LCRcomments@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 September 19, 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.