WSR 98-05-086

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[Filed February 18, 1998, 10:21 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 98-01-174.

Title of Rule: To repeal WAC 232-28-240, 232-28-242, 232-28-249, 232-28-252, 232-28-253, 232-28-254, 232-28-265, 232-28-267, 232-28-268, 232-28-02210, 232-28-02230, 232-28-02250, 232-28-02260, 232-28-02270, and 232-12-24401.

Purpose: To repeal the following sections: WAC 232-28-240 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 Deer and bear hunting seasons and regulations; 232-28-242 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 Elk hunting seasons and regulations; 232-28-249 1997-98 Special species hunting seasons and regulations; 232-28-252 1997 Moose permit quotas; 232253 1997 Mountain sheep (bighorn) permit quotas; 232-28-254 1997 Mountain goat permit quotas; 232-28-265 1997-98 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons; 232-28-267 1997 Deer permit quotas; 232-28-268 1997-1998 Elk permit quotas; 232-28-02210 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Deer area descriptions; 232-28-02230 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Bow and arrow area descriptions; 232-28-02250 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Goat units; 232-28-02260 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Moose units; 232-28-02270 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Bighorn sheep units; and 232-12-24401 Closure of all lands within the Colville Indian Reservation to the trapping and hunting of all wild animals, blue grouse, ruffed grouse, Franklin grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, sage hen grouse, and mourning doves.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.040.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.040.

Summary: To repeal obsolete rules or rules that have been rewritten.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: To eliminate obsolete or conflicting language.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Assistant Director, Wildlife Management, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Ron Swatfigure, Assistant Director, Enforcement, Olympia, (360) 902-2932.

Name of Proponent: Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, governmental.

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

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: These are all repealed rules.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See above.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This rule does not affect small business.

Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption.

Hearing Location: Doubletree Hotel, 1225 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801, phone (509) 663-0711, on April 3-4, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Debbie Nelson by March 25, 1998, TDD (360) 902-2207, or (360) 902-2267.

Submit Written Comments to: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Evan Jacoby, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, FAX (360) 902-2940, by March 25, 1998.

Date of Intended Adoption: April 3, 1998.

February 18, 1998

Evan Jacoby

Rules Coordinator

REPEALER

The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are hereby repealed:

WAC 232-28-240 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 Deer and bear hunting seasons and regulations.

WAC 232-28-242 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 Elk hunting seasons and regulations.

WAC 232-28-249 1997-98 Special species hunting seasons and regulations.

WAC 232-28-252 1997 Moose permit quotas

WAC 232-28-253 1997 Mountain sheep (bighorn) permit quotas

WAC 232-28-254 1997 Mountain goat permit quotas

WAC 232-28-265 1997-98 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons

WAC 232-28-267 1997 Deer permit quotas

WAC 232-28-268 1997-1998 Elk permit quotas

WAC 232-28-02210 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Deer area descriptions.

WAC 232-28-02230 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Bow and arrow area descriptions.

WAC 232-28-02250 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Goat units.

WAC 232-28-02260 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Moose units.

WAC 232-28-02270 Game management units (GMUs)--Special game areas--Boundary descriptions--Bighorn sheep units.