WSR 12-13-042

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 12-111 -- Filed June 13, 2012, 2:39 p.m. , effective June 13, 2012, 2:39 p.m. ]


     Effective Date of Rule: Immediately.

     Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 232-28-619.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020.

     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: These changes are needed to correct errors in the Washington Administrative Code language and implement commission intent. 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     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: June 13, 2012.

James B. Scott, Jr.

for Philip Anderson

Director


NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900D   Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules -- Chelan Lake   Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-619 and WAC 220-55-070, effective immediately until further notice, it is unlawful to violate the following provisions, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:

     1. Chelan Lake (Chelan County):

     a. South of a line between Purple Point and Painted Rocks to Chelan Dam: Salmon season is year-round with a minimum size of 15 inches and daily limit of one fish. No catch record card required for salmon.

     b. North of a line between Purple Point and Painted Rocks: No catch record card required for salmon.

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