WSR 17-07-120 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 17-50—Filed March 21, 2017, 3:57 p.m., effective April 1, 2017] Effective Date of Rule: April 1, 2017.
Purpose: Amend recreational fishing rules for Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond).
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-02000B; and amending WAC 220-312-020.
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: This emergency regulation is needed to allow an early fishing opportunity in waters of Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1) for juveniles, seniors, and anglers with a disability who possess a department of fish and wildlife designated harvester card. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: March 21, 2017.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-02000B Exceptions to statewide rules—Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1) Grays Harbor Co.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-312-020, effective April 1 through April 9, 2017, juveniles, holders of a senior license, and anglers with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife disability status and who have a designated harvester card may fish in those waters of Bowers Lake (Vance Creek Pond #1).
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective April 10, 2017:
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