[Order 19-10—Filed January 16, 2019, 10:51 a.m., effective January 16, 2019, 10:51 a.m.]

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.

Purpose: This proposal will change the hunt dates for two antlerless hunts that are in the 65 and older category. The hunt name is Centralia Mine for both hunts. The dates for the first hunt will change from Jan. 5-6, 2019, to Feb. 2-3, 2019, and dates for the second hunt will change from Jan. 12-13, 2019, to Feb. 9-10, 2019.

Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-415-060.

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: These two hunts are administered on properties associated with the Centralia Mine, which is owned by Trans Alta and is an active surface coal mine. Consequently, licensed hunters are required to be accompanied by a Centralia Mine employee at all times. A fatal work-related accident occurred recently on Centralia Mine, which resulted in a complete shutdown of the facility while the investigation was being completed. As a result, these hunts could not occur as originally scheduled. The investigation is complete and the mine has reopened. The department has coordinated with Centralia Mine to identify alternative dates in February when these hunts can occur.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: January 16, 2019.

WAC 220-415-06000A2018 Elk special permits.

Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-415-060, effective immediately, until further notice, the change shall read as follows:

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.

Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons (Open to Permit Holders Only)

Hunters must purchase an elk hunting license prior to purchasing a permit application. Hunters may only apply for permits consistent with the tag required for the hunt choice; however, Multiple Season Permit holders may apply for Eastern or Western Washington archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for these hunts. The elk tag prefixes required to apply for each hunt are shown in the following table. Hunters drawn for a special permit hunt must comply with weapon restrictions, dates, and other conditions listed for the hunt. Hunters drawn for a special permit designated "Any tag" under the "Weapon/Tag" restriction must use equipment consistent with the requirements of their transport tag and license.

65+ Senior - Only hunters 65 and older may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
Northeast	EF	65+	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 and Dec. 16-31	Antlerless	GMUs 113, 117	10
Prescott	EF	65+	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Antlerless	GMU 149	3
Blue Creek	EF	65+	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Antlerless	GMU 154	3
Dayton	EF	65+	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Antlerless	GMUs 162, 163	3
Peola	EF	65+	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Antlerless	GMU 178	3
Malaga	EF	65+	Nov. 5-15	Antlerless	Elk Area 2032	10
Colockum	EF	65+	Oct. 31 - Nov. 12	Antlerless	GMUs 328, 329, 335	10
Yakima North	EF	65+	Oct. 31 - Nov. 12	Antlerless	GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346	10
Yakima Central	EF	65+	Oct. 31 - Nov. 12	Antlerless	GMUs 352, 356, 360	5
Yakima South	EF	65+	Oct. 31 - Nov. 12	Antlerless	GMUs 364, 368	5
Alkali	EF	65+	Oct. 15 - Nov. 2	Antlerless	GMU 371	10
North Bend	WF, WM, WA	65+	Nov. 3-14	Antlerless	Elk Area 4601	5
Colockum	EM	65+	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMUs 328, 329, 335	5
Yakima North	EM	65+	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346	5
Yakima Central	EM	65+	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMUs 352, 356, 360	5
Ryderwood	WF	65+	Nov. 3-14	Antlerless	GMU 530	15
Skagit River	WF, WM, WA	65+	Nov. 11-26 and Dec. 17-31	Antlerless	Elk Area 4941	4
Peninsula	WF	65+	Nov. 3-14	Antlerless	GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615	3
Centralia Mine	WF	65+	Jan 5-6, 2019Feb. 2-3, 2019	Antlerless	Elk Area 6011	5
Centralia Mine	WF	65+	Jan. 12-13, 2019Feb. 9-10, 2019	Antlerless	Elk Area 6011	5
Hanaford	WF, WM, WA	65+	Dec. 29, 2018 - Jan. 12, 2019	Antlerless	Elk Area 6069	5
Hanaford	WF, WM, WA	65+	Jan. 13-28, 2019	Antlerless	Elk Area 6069	5
Peninsula	WA	65+	Sept. 8-20	Antlerless	GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615	1
Peninsula	WM	65+	Oct. 6-12	Antlerless	GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615	1
Forks¥	WF, WM, WA	65+	Dec. 16-31	Antlerless	Elk Area 6612	10

Reviser's note: The unnecessary underscoring and strikethrough in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.