WSR 14-22-103

[Filed November 4, 2014, 3:03 p.m.]

A revised hatchery genetic management plan (HGMP) for the Baker Lake sockeye artificial production program is available for a thirty day public review and comment period. Any resultant modifications to the HGMP will be subsequently posted on the WDFW web site and provided to NOAA fisheries for its consideration.

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

The HGMP 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 this Puget Sound artificial production program until December 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-PScomments@dfw.wa.gov. All comments must be received by WDFW at the appropriate address or via e-mail by 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on December 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.