WSR 20-07-016

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[Filed March 5, 2020, 4:50 p.m.]

Continuance of WSR 20-04-091.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 20-01-123.

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department seeks to adopt rules concerning the 2020-2021 hunting seasons.

Hearing Location(s): On March 13-14, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., at the Red Lion Columbia Center, 1101 North Columbia Center Boulevard, Kennewick, WA 99336.

Date of Intended Adoption: April 10-11, 2020.

Submit Written Comments to: Wildlife Program, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504-3200, email wildthing@dfw.wa.gov, by March 31, 2020.

Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The department is filing a continuance to extend the written public comment period. This will provide an additional avenue to comment on the proposed rule making for those who may not want to attend the public hearing.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.

A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328.

March 5, 2020

Michele K. Culver

Agency Rules Coordinator