WSR 17-07-121 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 17-51—Filed March 21, 2017, 3:58 p.m., effective April 15, 2017, 8:00 a.m.] Effective Date of Rule: April 15, 2017, 8:00 a.m.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Failor Lake kids-only fishing derby.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-02000C; and amending WAC 220-312-020.
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: An emergency rule is needed to open Failor Lake which will allow boys and girls fourteen and younger to participate in a fishing derby hosted by the Grays Harbor Poggie Club. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: March 21, 2017.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-02000C Exceptions to statewide rules—Failor Lake (Grays Harbor Co.)
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-312-020, Failor Lake is open to fishing on April 15, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. for anglers age fourteen years old and younger who are participating in the youth fishing event. Adults may assist children participating in the event, but no child may fish with more than one fishing rod. All other provisions of the permanent rule remain in effect.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed, effective 12:01 p.m. April 15, 2017:
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