Subject of Possible Rule Making: Aquaculture disease control rules.

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.12.047.

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department will update its procedures for aquaculture disease control, in response to increased potential for introduced pathogens. Definitions need to be clarified and increased reporting will reduce the potential for transmission of diseases. The department will propose a fee schedule to offset current examination and transfer permit issuance costs.

     Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: The department will coordinate aquaculture disease control rules with the Department of Agriculture.

     Process for Developing New Rule:      Agency study.

     Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Lew Atkins, Fish Program Assistant Director, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98504-1091, phone (360) 902-2651. Contact by October 23, 2001, expected rule filing October 24, 2001.

September 4, 2001

Evan Jacoby

Rules Coordinator

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