WSR 11-19-007

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 11-227 -- Filed September 7, 2011, 1:58 p.m. , effective September 8, 2011 ]


     Effective Date of Rule: September 8, 2011.

     Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-61900N; and amending WAC 232-28-619.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.04.020.

     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: The lake will begin draining on September 6 to allow the lake bed to dry out prior to maintenance dredging. The lake capacity has been reduced because of silt deposition in the lake bottom. Dredging is necessary to maintain the lake for spring chinook acclimation prior to release, and for trout fishing opportunities. 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     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: September 7, 2011.

Philip Anderson

Director


NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900N   Exceptions to statewide rules -- Curl Lake.   Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-619, effective September 8 through October 31, 2011, it is unlawful to fish in waters of Curl Lake.

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REPEALER


     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective November 1, 2011:


WAC 232-28-61900N Exceptions to statewide rules -- Curl Lake.

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