WSR 17-04-012 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 17-16—Filed January 20, 2017, 9:30 a.m., effective January 23, 2017] Effective Date of Rule: January 23, 2017.
Purpose: Amends recreational salmon rules for Puget Sound.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-62100R; and amending WAC 232-28-621.
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: Before the salmon fishing season started, Washington department of fish and wildlife and tribal comanagers agreed to a limited number (2,597) of Chinook encounters - retaining or releasing fish - anglers are allowed in Marine Area 10. Preliminary estimates indicate that anglers have retained or released 2,390 Chinook and are expected to reach the limit for Chinook encounters by January 23, 2017. The fishery is being closed to control impacts on stocks of concern and ensure compliance with conservation objectives. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: January 20, 2017.
Joe Stohr
for J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-62100S Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-621, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
(1) Marine Areas 7: Effective immediately until further notice:
(a) Daily limit of 2 salmon, no more than 1 Chinook. Release coho and wild Chinook.
(2) Marine Areas 8-1 and 8-2: Effective immediately until further notice:
(a) Daily limit of 2 salmon, no more than 1 Chinook. Release coho and wild Chinook.
(3) Marine Area 9: Effective immediately until further notice, except year-round piers:
(a) Closed.
(4) Marine Area 10: Effective January 23, 2017 through February, 28, 2017, except year-round piers:
(a) Closed.
Reviser's note: The typographical errors in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040. REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
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