WSR 97-14-096

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

(Wildlife)

[Filed July 2, 1997, 9:36 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 97-10-028.

Title of Rule: Repealing WAC 232-28-241 1996-97 Official hunting hours and small game seasons, 232-28-246 1996-97 Deer/elk permit hunting seasons, 232-28-251 1996-97 Elk permit quotas, 232-28-250 1996 Deer permit quotas, 232-28-420 1996-97 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations, and 232-28-514 1996-97 Trapping seasons and regulations.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.040.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.040.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Assistant Director, Wildlife Management, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Ron Swatfigure, Assistant Director, Enforcement, Olympia, (360) 902-2932.

Name of Proponent: Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, governmental.

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

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.

Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption.

Hearing Location: Red Lion Inn, 802 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, on August 8-9, 1997, at 8:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Debbie Nelson by July 25, 1997, TDD (360) 902-2207, or (360) 902-2267.

Submit Written Comments to: Evan Jacoby, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, FAX (360) 902-2942.

Date of Intended Adoption: August 8, 1997.

July 2, 1997

Dave Brittell

REPEALER

The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is hereby repealed:

WAC 232-28-241 1996-97 Official hunting hours and small game seasons

WAC 232-28-246 1996-97 Deer/elk permit hunting seasons

WAC 232-28-251 1996-97 Elk permit quotas

WAC 232-28-250 1996 Deer permit quotas

WAC 232-28-420 1996-97 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations