WSR 15-19-107 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 15-347—Filed September 18, 2015, 11:22 a.m., effective September 18, 2015, 11:22 a.m.] Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-19500K; and amending WAC 220-310-195.
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: An emergency rule is needed to reopen American River and Swauk Creek as cooler weather and recent precipitation in the Cascades have reduced mid-to-late afternoon water temperatures. Lifting these restrictions will provide angling opportunity. The remaining restrictions will be lifted once the weather conditions have improved. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: September 18, 2015.
James B. Scott, Jr.
for J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-19500M Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Eastside.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-195, effective immediately until further notice, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
(1) Ahtanum Creek, including North and Middle Forks: Closed
(2) Little Naches River: Closed
(3) Teanaway River, including West, Middle and North Forks: Closed
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
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