WSR 16-07-001
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 16-39-Filed March 2, 2016, 3:18 p.m., effective March 2, 2016, 3:18 p.m.]
Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-62100X and 232-28-62100Y; and amending WAC 232-28-621.
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: Preliminary estimates indicate that sufficient encounters of Chinook in Area 6 allow for an additional limited fishing opportunity based upon the preseason expectations. Preliminary estimates indicate that encounters of Chinook in Area 7 will exceed preseason expectations without modification to the fishery. This emergency rule modifies Areas 6 and 7 fisheries 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 2.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: March 2, 2016.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-62100Y Puget Sound salmon-Saltwater seasons and daily limits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-621, it is unlawful to violate the provisions below. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
(1) Catch Record Card Area 6:
(a) It is unlawful to fish for salmon through March 11 and March 19 through April 10, 2016.
(b) Effective March 12 through March 18, daily limit of 2 salmon, no more than 1 Chinook. Release wild Chinook.
(2) Catch Record Card Area 7:
(a) Effective March 12 through April 30, 2016, daily limit of 2 salmon, no more than 1 Chinook. Release wild Chinook.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
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WAC 232-28-62100X |
Puget Sound salmon-Saltwater seasons and daily limits. (16-24) |
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective May 1, 2016:
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WAC 232-28-62100Y |
Puget Sound salmon-Saltwater seasons and daily limits. |
