WSR 16-04-064 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 16-15—Filed January 28, 2016, 4:17 p.m., effective February 5, 2016] Effective Date of Rule: February 5, 2016.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Puget Sound salmon.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-62100W; and amending WAC 232-28-621.
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: Preliminary estimates indicate that encounters of Chinook in Area 6 will exceed the preseason expectations without modification to the fishery. The Chinook fishery is being modified to control impacts on stocks of concern and ensure compliance with conservation objectives and agreed-to management plans. There is insufficient time to adopt 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: January 28, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-62100W Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-621, effective February 5 through April 10, 2016, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:
Catch Record Card Area 6: Daily limit of 2 salmon, no more than 1 Chinook. Release wild Chinook.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective April 11, 2016:
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