WSR 16-22-036
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 16-298—Filed October 26, 2016, 2:37 p.m., effective November 1, 2016]
Effective Date of Rule: November 1, 2016.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Cases Pond.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-310-18000C; and amending WAC 220-310-180.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, and 77.12.047.
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: An emergency rule is needed as the department of fish and wildlife is planting trout in Cases Pond this fall and opening to all anglers to provide additional family fishing opportunities. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: October 26, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-18000C Freshwater exceptions to statewide rulesCoast.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-180, effective November 1 through December 31, 2016, it is permissible for all anglers to fish in waters of Cases Pond (Pacific Co.). Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective January 1, 2017:
WAC 220-310-18000C
Freshwater exceptions to statewide rulesCoast.