WSR 16-23-140 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 16-312—Filed November 22, 2016, 9:02 a.m., effective November 25, 2016] Effective Date of Rule: November 25, 2016.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Frank's Pond.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-19500U; 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: This emergency rule is needed to open Frank's Pond in Chelan County which is a newly constructed pond. Opening the pond for juvenile anglers will provide an exclusive fishing opportunity over the holiday weekend. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: November 22, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-19500U Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Eastside.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-195, it is unlawful to fish in Frank's Pond (Chelan Co.) except as provided in this section:
(1) Open to juvenile anglers only November 25 through November 27, 2016.
(2) Night closure is in effect.
(3) Daily limit of 2 trout - no size restrictions.
(4) All other game fish, daily limit 5 - no size restrictions.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 5:30 p.m. November 27, 2016:
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