Continuance of WSR 05-22-057.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 05-18-044.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amendment to chapter 173-503 WAC, Lower and Upper Skagit Water Resources Inventory Area (WRIA 3 and 4).

     Date of Intended Adoption: May 15, 2006.

     Submit Written Comments to: Jacque Klug, 3190 160th Avenue S.E., Bellevue, WA 98008, e-mail jklu461@ecy.wa.gov, fax (425) 649-7098, by January 31, 2006.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To extend public comment period to January 31, 2006, as announced at the public hearings.

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

     Name of Proponent: Department of ecology, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Jacqueline Klug, Ecology Northwest Regional Office, 3190 160th Avenue S.E., Bellevue, WA 98008, (425) 649-7124; and Enforcement: Dan Swenson, Ecology Northwest Regional Office, 3190 160th Avenue S.E., Bellevue, WA 98008, (425) 649-7270.

January 18, 2006

Jerome D. Thielen

Agency Rules Coordinator