WSR 18-15-035
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 18-157—Filed July 12, 2018, 12:15 p.m., effective July 16, 2018, 12:01 a.m.]
Effective Date of Rule: July 16, 2018, 12:01 a.m.
Purpose: Amend recreational salmon fishing regulations for the Columbia, Wenatchee, Chelan, Okanogan, and Similkameen rivers.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-06000N; and amending WAC 220-312-050 and 220-312-060.
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 because the summer Chinook run was downsized to a total of forty-four thousand, which is thirty-five percent below the preseason forecast. This reduction in the Chinook run decreased the allowable catch in recreational fisheries above Priest Rapids Dam. Anglers are expected to catch their allocation by July 15, 2018. There is insufficient time to promulgate 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 2, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: July 12, 2018.
Joe Stohr
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-06000PFreshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Columbia River.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-312-060, it is unlawful to violate the following provisions, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect. Effective 12:01 AM July 16 through October 15, 2018:
(a) From the Megler-Astoria Bridge upstream to HWY 395 Bridge at Pasco:
(i) Salmon and Steelhead, immediately through July 31, 2018:
(A) Daily limit 6, no more than 2 adult salmon or hatchery steelhead or 1 of each may be retained.
(B) Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook and sockeye.
(C) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(b) From HWY 395 Bridge at Pasco to Priest Rapids Dam:
(i) Salmon, immediately through August 15, 2018:
(A) Daily limit 6, no more than 2 adults may be retained.
(B) Release all salmon other than hatchery jack Chinook and sockeye.
(C) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(c) Priest Rapids Dam to Rock Island Dam:
(i) Salmon, immediately through August 31, 2018:
(A) Daily limit 6, no more than 3 sockeye may be retained.
(B) Release adult Chinook and coho.
(C) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(d) Rock Island Dam to Wells Dam:
(i) Salmon, effective immediately through October 15, 2018:
(A) Daily limit 6, no more than 3 sockeye may be retained.
(B) Release adult Chinook and coho.
(C) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(e) Wells Dam to Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster:
(i) Salmon, effective immediately through August 31, 2018:
(A) Daily limit 6, no more than 3 sockeye may be retained.
(B) Release adult Chinook and coho.
(C) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(f) Hwy. 173 Bridge at Brewster to Chief Joseph Dam:
(i) Salmon, effective immediately through October 15, 2018:
(A) Daily limit 6, no more than 3 sockeye may be retained.
(B) Release adult Chinook and coho.
(C) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-05000PFreshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Eastside.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-312-050, it is unlawful to violate the following provisions, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect. Effective 12:01 AM July 16 through October 15, 2018:
(1) Chelan River (Chelan Co.): from railroad bridge upstream to Chelan P.U.D. safety barrier below the powerhouse:
(a) Salmon, effective immediately through October 31, 2018:
(i) Daily limit 6.
(ii) Release adult Chinook, coho, and sockeye.
(iii) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(2) Okanogan River (Okanogan Co.):
(a) From mouth upstream to Hwy. 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth:
(i) Salmon, effective immediately through October 15, 2018:
(A) Daily limit 6.
(B) Release adult Chinook, coho, and sockeye.
(C) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(b) From Hwy. 97 Bridge immediately upstream of mouth to the second Hwy. 97 Bridge in Oroville:
(i) Salmon, effective immediately through September 15, 2018:
(A) Daily limit 6.
(B) Release adult Chinook, coho, and sockeye.
(C) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(3) Similkameen River (Okanogan Co.): from mouth upstream to 400 feet below Enloe Dam:
(a) Salmon, effective immediately through September 15, 2018:
(i) Daily limit 6.
(ii) Release adult Chinook, coho, and sockeye.
(iii) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
(4) Wenatchee River (Chelan Co.): from mouth to Icicle Road Bridge:
(a) Salmon, effective August 1 through September 30, 2018:
(i) Daily limit 6.
(ii) Release adult Chinook, coho, and sockeye.
(iii) Salmon minimum length is 12 inches.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 12:01 AM July 16, 2018:
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WAC 220-312-06000N |
Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Columbia River. (18-154) |