WSR 16-18-044 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 16-228—Filed August 30, 2016, 3:28 p.m., effective September 3, 2016] Effective Date of Rule: September 3, 2016.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for the Tilton River.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: 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: Fall Chinook and coho are being released on the Tilton River for reintroduction purposes and will provide recreational angling opportunity. After being released, the fish tend to temporarily congregate at the release site. Providing a small sanctuary (closure around the release location) will allow the fish to recover and disperse as well as reduce the potential for snagging. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: August 30, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-18500M Southwest—Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-185, effective September 3, 2016, until further notice, it is unlawful to fish in the waters of the Tilton River from the fish release site ramp in Gus Backstrom Park downstream 25 feet and upstream 25 feet from ramp.
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