WSR 19-10-002
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 19-81—Filed April 17, 2019, 5:14 p.m., effective May 9, 2019]
Effective Date of Rule: May 9, 2019.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for South Lewis County Park Pond.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-03000P; and amending WAC 220-312-030.
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 rule change closes South Lewis County Park Pond. It is necessary to ensure a successful kids fishing event. Several thousand rainbow trout will be stocked two days prior to the event. This will give the fish time to acclimate to the pond and encourage them to bite during the kids fishing event. During the event, only registered kids will be allowed to fish. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: April 17, 2019.
Kelly Susewind
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-03000PExceptions to statewide rules—South Lewis County Park Pond.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-312-030, effective 12:01 a.m. May 9 through 2:00 p.m. May 11, 2019, it is unlawful to fish in South Lewis County Park Pond, except as provided below:
Open to fishing 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May 11, 2019, by juvenile anglers participating in the kids fishing event.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 2:01 p.m. May 11, 2019:
WAC 220-312-03000P | Exceptions to statewide rules—South Lewis County Park Pond. |