WSR 20-22-007
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 20-235—Filed October 21, 2020, 4:09 p.m., effective October 21, 2020, 4:09 p.m.]
Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close currently scheduled razor clam seasons by repealing WSR 20-21-052.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000U.
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 to close recreational razor clam seasons. Department of health marine toxin tests show concentrations of toxin exceed the threshold to support safe consumption of razor clams. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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 21, 2020.
Kelly Susewind
Director
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective immediately:
WAC 220-330-16000U | Razor clams—Areas and seasons. |