WSR 19-04-063
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 19-19—Filed January 31, 2019, 11:37 a.m., effective January 31, 2019, 11:37 a.m.]
Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: Amend recreational salmon rules for Puget Sound.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000W and 220-313-06000X; and amending WAC 220-313-060.
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 needed to reduce the salmon daily limit in Catch Record Areas 8-1 and 8-2. Based on current catch estimates there is not sufficient salmon available in the preseason guideline to maintain a fishery through the planned season. A daily limit of one salmon will increase the potential of the winter fishery to remain open for the entire season. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 2.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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 30, 2019.
Kelly Susewind
Director
WAC 220-313-06000XPuget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-313-060, the following rules apply effective immediately:
1. Catch Record Card Area 8-1, effective February 2 through April 30, 2019:
a. Daily limit one salmon.
b. Release coho and wild Chinook.
2. Catch Record Card Area 8-2, effective February 2 through April 30, 2019:
a. Daily limit one salmon.
b. Release coho and wild Chinook.
3. Catch Record Card Area 10 except Seacrest Pier, Waterman Pier, Bremerton Boardwalk, and Illahee State Park Pier, effective immediately through March 31, 2019: Closed to fishing for or retaining salmon.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
WAC 220-313-06000W | Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits. (19-13) |
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective May 1, 2019:
WAC 220-313-06000X | Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits. |