WSR 98-14-047
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 98-108--Filed June 24, 1998, 2:03 p.m.]
Date of Adoption: June 23, 1998.
Purpose: Personal use rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-57-17500I and 220-57-31000X; and amending WAC 220-57-175 and 220-57-310.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 75.08.080.
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: Returns of spring chinook are projected to be less than forecasted to the Cowlitz and Kalama rivers and hatchery escapement needs are expected to be only 32% of the goal for the Cowlitz Hatchery. There is insufficient time to promulgate 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 2, amended 0, repealed 2.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.
Effective Date of Rule: Immediately.
June 23, 1998
Larry Peck
for Bern Shanks
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-57-17500J Cowlitz River. Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-57-175, effective immediately through July 31, 1998, it is unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon in those waters of the Cowlitz River downstream from the Barrier Dam to the mouth.
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NEW SECTION
WAC 220-57-31000Y Kalama River. Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-57-310, effective immediately through July 31, 1998, it is unlawful to take, fish for or possess salmon in those waters of the Kalama River downstream from the deadline below the Kalama Falls Hatchery to the mouth.
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REPEALER
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
WAC 220-57-17500I Cowlitz River. (98-26)
WAC 220-57-31000X Kalama River. (98-26)