WSR 98-14-104
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Filed June 30, 1998, 4:08 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 98-10-099.
Purpose: To adopt WAC 232-16-810 Port Susan Bay Canada goose closure.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040.
Summary: The rule establishes an area closed to hunting of Vancouver Canada geese in Port Susan Bay, Snohomish County.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The rule conserves the last remaining population of Vancouver Canada geese in Puget Sound, and allows liberalization of other Canada goose seasons in the area to provide additional recreation.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Mike Kuttel, 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: See above.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See above.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.
Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption.
Hearing Location: Natural Resources Building, Room 172, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA, on August 7-8, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Debbie Nelson by July 31, 1998, TDD (360) 902-2207, or (360) 902-2267.
Submit Written Comments to: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Mike Kuttel, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, fax (360) 902-2504, by July 31, 1998.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 7, 1998.
June 30, 1998
Robin Ayers
for Evan Jacoby
Rules Coordinator
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-16-810 Port Susan Bay Canada goose closure It shall be unlawful to hunt Canada geese within the following boundary in Snohomish County: Beginning at the intersection of SR 532 and Marine Drive in Stanwood; then south along Marine Drive to Warm Beach Road; then west along Warm Beach Road to Port Susan Bay; then west to the Island/Snohomish County line; then north along the Island/Snohomish County line to SR 532; then east along SR 532 to the point of beginning. Hunting of coot, snipe, and waterfowl other than Canada geese is allowed in this area.
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