WSR 16-14-104
EMERGENCY RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 16-172-Filed July 5, 2016, 5:03 p.m., effective July 5, 2016, 5:03 p.m.]
Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Baker Lake.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-310-190.
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: Baker Lake sockeye have returned in greater numbers, earlier in the season, than anticipated. Therefore the fishery is being opened prior to the preseason set date of July 10 providing additional angling opportunity.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: July 5, 2016.
Ron Warren
for J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-310-19000I Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules-Puget Sound.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-310-190, effective immediately until further notice, it is permissible to fish for sockeye salmon in waters of Baker Lake upstream of the log barrier in front of upper Baker Dam to the mouth of the Baker River. Daily limit of 5 adult sockeye greater than 18 inches in length.
