PROPOSED RULES
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 09-10-069.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 232-16-800 Johnson/Debay's Slough Game Reserve.
Hearing Location(s): Natural Resources Building, Room 172, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, (360) 902-2515, on September 11-12, 2009, at 8:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: On or after September 11, 2009.
Submit Written Comments to: Wildlife Program Commission Meeting Public Comments, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, e-mail Wildthing@dfw.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-2162, by August 26, 2009.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Yeager by September 1, 2009, TTY (800) 833-6388 or (360) 902-2267.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 232-16-800, the amendment is intended to clarify and provide opportunity for additional discussions about the reserve boundaries.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 232-16-800, there is currently confusion about the rationale for current reserve boundaries, and the proposal will allow additional discussions to finalize boundaries through the rule amendment process.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.040, 77.12.010.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.040, 77.12.010.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington fish and wildlife commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2373.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This proposal does not affect small businesses or commercial operators.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. This proposal does not involve hydraulics.
August 5, 2009
Lori Preuss
Rules Coordinator
OTS-2604.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 08-197, filed 8/13/08,
effective 9/13/08)
WAC 232-16-800
Johnson/Debay's Slough Game Reserve.
In
Skagit County, beginning at the intersection of Francis Road
and Debay's Slough Road; then south and west along Francis
Road (3090 feet) to white corner marker; then north (1265
feet) to the middle of Debay's Slough (white corner marker);
then westerly (2087 feet) along the channel of Debay's Slough
to the western tip of the farmed portion of Debay's Island
(white corner marker); then northerly (1485 feet) to the south
bank of the Skagit River (white corner marker); then easterly
(2200 feet) along the south bank of the Skagit River to fence
line (white corner marker); then south along fence line (150
feet) to corner post; then southeast 1050 feet to fence line;
then east 1090 feet along fence line to fence intersection;
then south (300 feet) along fence line to existing tree line
(white corner marker); then continue south (835 feet) to south
shoreline of Debay's Slough (white corner marker); then
easterly and southerly along the west shoreline of Debay's
Slough (1770 feet) to the south side of Debay's Slough Road
(white corner marker); then east along the south side of
Debay's Slough Road to the intersection of Francis Road and
the point of beginning.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 08-17-034 (Order 08-197), § 232-16-800, filed 8/13/08, effective 9/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-17-041 (Order 98-155), § 232-16-800, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98; 97-18-025 (Order 97-162), § 232-16-800, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97.]