WSR 12-23-019

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 12-266 -- Filed November 9, 2012, 4:55 p.m. , effective November 14, 2012 ]


     Effective Date of Rule: November 14, 2012.

     Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.

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

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.045, 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: Hatchery cutthroat trout and hatchery steelhead in excess of hatchery broodstock needs are available for harvest, providing additional fishing opportunity. 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     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: November 9, 2012.

Lori Preuss

for Philip Anderson

Director


NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900C   Exceptions to statewide rules -- Blue Creek.   Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-619, effective November 14, through November 30, 2012, it is permissible to fish for trout in waters of Blue Creek from the mouth upstream to the posted sign just above the rearing pond outlet. Daily limit of 5 trout. Minimum size is 12 inches but a person can take no more than two over 20 inches. Release wild cutthroat and wild steelhead. Release all salmon. Night fishing closure and anti-snagging rule is in effect.

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REPEALER


     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective December 1, 2012:


WAC 232-28-61900C Exceptions to statewide rules -- Blue Creek.