WSR 17-04-021

POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[Filed January 23, 2017, 1:03 p.m.]

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A POLICY STATEMENT

Title of Policy Statement: Columbia River Basin Salmon Management (C3620).

Issuing Entity: Washington fish and wildlife commission.

Subject Matter: The objectives of this policy are to promote orderly fisheries (particularly in waters in which the states of Washington and Oregon have concurrent jurisdiction), advance the conservation and recovery of wild salmon and steelhead, and maintain or enhance the economic well-being and stability of the fishing industry in the state. (Columbia River Policy purpose statement.)

Located at http://wdfw.wa.gov/commission/policies/c3620.html.

Effective Date: January 14, 2017.

Contact Person: Tami Lininger, Executive Assistant, Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, (360) 902-2267, commission@dfw.wa.gov.