WSR 98-23-043

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[Order 98-234--Filed November 12, 1998, 4:24 p.m., effective November 13, 1998, 12:01 a.m.]

Date of Adoption: November 12, 1998.

Purpose: Personal use rules.

Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-57-495.

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: The coho escapement goal for Washougal Hatchery is projected to have been achieved, with surplus fish available for a sport fishery. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, amended 0, repealed 1.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.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: November 13, 1998, 12:01 a.m.

November 12, 1998

Larry Peck

Acting Director

NEW SECTION

WAC 220-57-49500D  Washougal River. Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-57-495, effective 12:01 a.m. November 13, 1998 until further notice, in those waters of the Washougal River downstream from the Salmon Falls Bridge to the mouth, special daily limit of six coho salmon, except no more than two may be adults. Minimum size is 12 inches in length, all coho must have an adipose fin-clip. Release all wild coho.

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