WSR 16-20-015 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 16-261—Filed September 23, 2016, 4:46 p.m., effective September 24, 2016] Effective Date of Rule: September 24, 2016.
Purpose: Amend freshwater recreational fishing rules for the Green River.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-19000P and 220-310-19000S; and amending WAC 220-310-190.
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: These areas had been closed under a comanager agreement to protect coho salmon. Early season test fisheries have indicated that the coho return is strong enough to support limited sport and tribal fisheries in the lower Green River. This emergency rule is needed to open areas in addition to the area that was opened under WSR 16-19-053 and will provide additional angling opportunity. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 2.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: September 23, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-19000S Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Puget Sound
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-190, it is permissible to fish in waters of the Green River (King Co.). The following rules apply:
(1) Open from the 1st Ave. South Bridge upstream to I-405 September 24 through October 31.
(a) Salmon: Daily limit six salmon, of which only three may be adults, minimum size 12 inches and release Chinook. Release all steelhead.
(b) Trout: Daily limit two, minimum size 14 inches.
(c) Other game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
(d) Night closure and anti-snagging rule is in effect for all species.
(2) Open from I-405 upstream to South 277th Bridge October 1 through October 31.
(a) Salmon: Daily limit six salmon, of which only three may be adults, minimum size 12 inches and release Chinook. Release all steelhead.
(b) Trout: Daily limit two, minimum size 14 inches.
(c) Other game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
(d) Night closure and anti-snagging rule is in effect for all species.
(3) Open from South 277th Bridge upstream to Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge October 16 through October 31.
(a) Salmon: Daily limit six salmon, of which only three may be adults, minimum size 12 inches and release Chinook. Release all steelhead.
(b) Trout: Daily limit two, minimum size 14 inches.
(c) Other game fish: Statewide minimum size/daily limit.
(d) Night closure and anti-snagging rule is in effect for all species.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective September 24, 2016:
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective November 1, 2016:
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