WSR 13-03-014

EMERGENCY RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 13-05 -- Filed January 3, 2013, 4:12 p.m. , effective January 5, 2013 ]


     Effective Date of Rule: January 5, 2013.

     Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: 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: Condit Dam on the White Salmon River was breached in the fall of 2011. There has been a closure to fishing in this area above and below the dam due to safety concerns while the structure was being removed. The area has been reopened for public access now that the work is complete. 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     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: January 3, 2013.

James B. Scott, Jr.

for Philip Anderson

Director


NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-61900S   Exceptions to statewide rules--White Salmon River.   Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-28-619, effective January 5, 2013, until further notice, it is permissible to fish for and retain steelhead in waters of the White Salmon River from the county road bridge below the former powerhouse to Northwestern Lake Road Bridge. Daily limit of two hatchery steelhead, selective gear rules are in effect. All other species, including salmon must be released.

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