WSR 21-19-103
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 21-202—Filed September 17, 2021, 4:57 p.m., effective September 20, 2021]
Effective Date of Rule: September 20, 2021.
Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to extend recreational salmon seasons for the Snohomish and Skykomish rivers.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040.
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 action is necessary to extend the recreational salmon seasons in the Snohomish and Skykomish rivers. In-season update model indicates additional allowable encounters of nontarget species (wild coho and Chinook) during pink opening. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: September 17, 2021.
Kelly Susewind
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-04000MFreshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Puget Sound.
Effective September 20 through September 26, 2021, provisions of WAC 220-312-040 regarding salmon seasons for Skykomish and Snohomish rivers shall be as described below. All other provisions of WAC 220-312-040 not addressed herein, or unless otherwise amended by emergency rule remain in effect:
(1) Skykomish River (Snohomish County): From the mouth to confluence of North and South Forks:
Salmon: Daily limit 4. Release all salmon other than pinks and hatchery coho.
(2) Snohomish River (Snohomish County): From the mouth to confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers (all channels):
Salmon: Daily limit 4. Release all salmon other than pinks and hatchery coho.