EXPEDITED REPEAL
NATURAL RESOURCES
The Following Sections are Proposed for Expedited Repeal: WAC 332-30-161 Aquaculture.
Rules Proposed for Expedited Repeal Meet the Following Criteria: Rule is no longer necessary because of changed circumstances.
Any person who objects to the repeal of the rule must file a written objection to the repeal within thirty days after publication of this preproposal statement of inquiry.
Address Your Objection to: Dave Dietzman, Rules Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, WA 98504-7015, dave.dietzman@wadnr.gov, (360) 902-1633.
Reason the Expedited Repeal of the Rule is Appropriate: This rule was written in 1985 to support a fledgling aquaculture industry. However, the industry has since substantially matured. DNR no longer commonly conducts research and development, permit acquisition, and site selection for aquaculture, despite what is suggested by the rule. Also, the rule differs from statute regarding fees for aquaculture leases in a way that restricts the use of production-based rents, which are now preferred by both DNR and much of the aquaculture industry. The rule provides no useful guidance to DNR or the public beyond that found in statute.
July 18, 2000
Maria Victoria Peeler
Deputy Supervisor