WSR 15-22-010
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 15-397-Filed October 22, 2015, 3:01 p.m., effective October 23, 2015]
Effective Date of Rule: October 23, 2015.
Purpose: Amend commercial fishing rules for Puget Sound salmon.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-47-31100S, 220-47-40100K, and 220-47-41100M; and amending WAC 220-47-311, 220-47-401, and 220-47-411.
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: The nontreaty share of chum in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A is expected to be harvested by the date of this closure. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 3, Amended 0, Repealed 3.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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 22, 2015.
Craig C. Burley
for J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-47-31100S Purse seine-Open periods.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 220-47-311 WAC, effective immediately until further notice, it is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas except as provided in this section, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:
Areas 7 and 7A:
Closes at 12:01 AM October 23
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-47-40100K Reef net-Open periods.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 220-47-401 WAC, effective immediately until further notice, it is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas except as provided in this section, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:
Area 7:
Closes at 12:01 AM October 23
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-47-41100M Gillnet-Open periods.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 220-47-411 WAC, effective immediately until further notice, it is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess salmon taken for commercial purposes in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas except as provided in this section, provided that unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect:
Areas 7 and 7A:
Closes at 12:01 AM October 23
REPEALER
The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed effective November 8, 2015:
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WAC 220-47-31100S |
Purse seine-Open periods |
WAC 220-47-40100K |
Reef net-Open periods |
WAC 220-47-41100M |
Gillnet-Open periods |
