WSR 15-22-095

[Filed November 3, 2015, 3:17 p.m.]

Revised HGMP for the Soos Creek Hatchery early summer steelhead program is available for a thirty day public review and comment period. The comments, WDFW's response, and any resultant modifications to the HGMPs will be subsequently posted on the WDFW web site and provided to NOAA fisheries for their consideration.

The HGMP describes, in a format prescribed by NOAA fisheries, the operations of WDFW artificial production programs and their potential effects 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 HGMP for this Puget Sound artificial production program until December 18, 2015. Comments must be submitted in writing to James Unsworth, 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 Daylight Time on December 18, 2015.

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.