WSR 16-11-037
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 16-101—Filed May 10, 2016, 4:22 p.m., effective May 13, 2016, 5:30 p.m.]
Effective Date of Rule: May 13, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Lake Aberdeen.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-18000P; and amending WAC 220-310-180.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047.
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: This emergency rule is necessary to close the lake prior to the event to ensure a safe and successful kids fish-in event. The fish will be planted the evening prior to the event to better acclimate them to the lake. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: May 10, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-18000U Freshwater exceptions to statewide rulesCoastal.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-180, effective 5:30 p.m. May 13 through 5:30 a.m. May 14, 2016, it is unlawful to fish in waters of Lake Aberdeen.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 5:31 a.m. May 14, 2016:
WAC 220-310-18000U
Freshwater exceptions to statewide rulesCoastal.