WSR 21-22-085
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 21-244—Filed November 1, 2021, 4:48 p.m., effective November 1, 2021, 4:48 p.m.]
Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open salmon seasons at the Ringold Springs Hatchery access area.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-060.
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 open salmon seasons at the Ringold Springs Hatchery access area.
Ringold Springs Hatchery began rearing and releasing coho in 2019 with the first release of 250,000 juvenile fish to the Columbia River at Ringold in 2020. Adult coho returns to the hatchery are expected to be sufficient to provide a limited fishery in this area of the Columbia River.
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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: November 1, 2021.
Kelly Susewind
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-06000EFreshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Columbia
Effective Immediately, through November 15, 2021, provisions of WAC 220-312-060 regarding Columbia River salmon seasons from 1/4 mile downstream of the Ringold wasteway outlet to 1/2 mile upstream of Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek are modified as described below. All other provisions of WAC 220-312-060 not addressed herein, or unless otherwise amended by emergency rule remain in effect:
1/4 mile downstream of the Ringold wasteway outlet to 1/2 mile upstream of Ringold Springs Hatchery Creek: Salmon:
Daily limit 6. Up to 2 adults may be retained. Release all salmon other than Chinook and coho. Angling allowed from the bank only.