WSR 16-10-053 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 16-89—Filed April 29, 2016, 4:49 p.m., effective May 1, 2016] Effective Date of Rule: May 1, 2016.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Puget Sound salmon.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 232-28-621 and 220-56-510.
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: This emergency rule is needed because Endangered Species Act (ESA) coverage for Chinook and steelhead impacts expires April 30, 2016. This emergency rule modifies salmon fisheries to ensure compliance with ESA take coverage for Chinook and steelhead until a permit is approved. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 2, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: April 29, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-62100C Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-621, effective May 1, 2016, until further notice, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Marine Area 8-2 (including Tulalip Terminal Area Fishery), Marine Area 11, Marine Area 13, and year-round piers (Marine Areas 9, 10, 11, and 13). Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
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WAC 220-56-51000C Game fish possession limits and size limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-56-510, effective May 1, 2016, until further notice, it is unlawful to retain steelhead in Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8-1, 8-2, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
Reviser's note: The bracketed material preceding the section above was supplied by the code reviser's office. |