PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Commercial shellfish rules.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.12.047.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: 2001 legislation regarding coastal crab gear identification has been presented to the governor for signature. If this legislation is enacted, rules will be necessary to carry out the program.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Phil Anderson, IGP Special Assistant Director, 600 Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, phone (360) 902-2720. Contact by June 19, 2001, expected proposal filing June 20, 2001.
April 30, 2001
Evan Jacoby
Rules Coordinator