WSR 16-11-036 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 16-100—Filed May 10, 2016, 1:52 p.m., effective May 15, 2016] Effective Date of Rule: May 15, 2016.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Drano Lake.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-18500K; and amending WAC 220-310-185.
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 returns have been strong to date. The hatchery brood stock goal has been met and surplus hatchery fish are available for harvest. An emergency rule is needed to increase the daily limit which will allow for additional angling opportunity. There is insufficient time to promulgate 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: May 10, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-18500K Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Southwest
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-185, it is unlawful to violate the following provisions, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:
Drano Lake: Effective May 15 through June 30, 2016, the hatchery Chinook and hatchery steelhead daily limit is 4 fish of which no more than 2 may be steelhead.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective July 1, 2016:
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