16-09-003

WSR 16-09-003

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[Order 16-68-Filed April 6, 2016, 4:04 p.m., effective April 11, 2016]

Effective Date of Rule: April 11, 2016.

Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Puget Sound salmon.

Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-62100B; 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: Preliminary estimates indicate that encounters of Chinook salmon in Marine Area 9 have exceeded preseason expectations. This emergency rule modifies the 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: April 6, 2016.

Ron Warren

for J. W. Unsworth

Director

NEW SECTION

WAC 232-28-62100B Puget Sound salmon-Saltwater seasons and daily limits.

Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-621, effective April 11 through April 15, 2016, it is unlawful to fish for salmon in Marine Area 9. Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.

REPEALER

The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective April 16, 2016:

WAC 232-28-62100B	Puget Sound salmon-Saltwater seasons and daily limits.