PROPOSED RULES
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 03-18-097.
Title of Rule: Watchable wildlife rules.
Purpose: Establish watchable wildlife program.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 317, Laws of 2003.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 317, Laws of 2003.
Summary: Set watchable wildlife program fee and benefits.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Provide funding for watchable wildlife activities.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Evan Jacoby, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, 902-2930; Implementation: Jim Lux, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, 902-2444; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork, 1111 Washington Street, Olympia, 902-2373.
Name of Proponent: Department of Fish and Wildlife, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The watchable wildlife program is authorized under chapter 317, Laws of 2003, which allows the department to set the fee for participation in the program. This rule sets the fee, provides how the participant will obtain the vehicle use permit, and the watchable wildlife decal and materials. It also provides for persons who contribute more than the minimum to receive additional materials and consideration.
Proposal does not change existing rules.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This rule does not directly affect small businesses, unless such businesses wish to voluntarily contribute to the program. If such an election is made, there is no regulatory impact of any kind.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. Not hydraulics rules.
Hearing Location: Fort Worden State Park Conference Center, Port Townsend, Washington, on December 5-6, 2003, begins 8:00 a.m. on December 5, 2003.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Yeager by November 24, 2003, TDD (360) 902-2207 or (360) 902-2267.
Submit Written Comments to: Evan Jacoby, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, fax (360) 902-2155, by November 28, 2003.
Date of Intended Adoption: December 5, 2003.
October 21, 2003
Evan Jacoby
Rules Coordinator
OTS-6752.1
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-20-115
Watchable wildlife program.
(1) There is
established a watchable wildlife program. The minimum amount
to participate in the watchable wildlife program is $30.00 per
license year, which includes both the license dealer cost and
the automated transaction fee.
(2) Applications to participate in the watchable wildlife program must be made through department license dealers. Each person participating in the watchable wildlife program will receive a vehicle use permit from the license dealer.
(3) Each person participating in the watchable wildlife program will receive a watchable wildlife decal and promotional and informational materials from the department throughout the license year. Persons who contribute more than the minimum amount are entitled to receive additional materials or consideration.
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