WSR 15-04-037
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 15-14-Filed January 27, 2015, 2:36 p.m., effective January 29, 2015]
Effective Date of Rule: January 29, 2015.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-62100K and 232-28-62100L; and amending WAC 232-28-621.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW
77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.12.045, and 77.12.047.
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: Catch rates have continued to be higher than expected. This regulation closes salmon fishing in Area 7 Monday through Thursdays to ensure compliance with conservation objectives and agreed-to management plans. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 2.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: January 27, 2015.
Philip Anderson
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-62100L Puget Sound salmon-Saltwater seasons and daily limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-621, effective January 29 through April 30, 2015:
(1) Waters of Catch Record Card Area 7 are closed for salmon fishing except Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
(2) The daily limit for salmon is one; however anglers must release wild Chinook.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective January 29, 2015:
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WAC 232-28-62100K |
Puget Sound salmon-Saltwater seasons and daily limits. (15-07) |
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective May 1, 2015:
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WAC 232-28-62100L |
Puget Sound salmon-Saltwater seasons and daily limits. |
