WSR 20-07-046
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Filed March 10, 2020, 12:05 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: The department is considering rule changes related to use of department lands for target practice.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.885.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Amendments are needed to promote safety, provide a quality recreational experience, ensure protection of natural resources, and consistently regulate the use of department lands statewide.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: The department intends to coordinate the development and application of these proposed rule changes with the Washington department of natural resources.
Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Eric Gardner, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504-3200, phone 360-902-2515, email wildthing@dfw.wa.gov, website wdfw.wa.gov.
March 10, 2020
Michele K. Culver
Rules Coordinator