WSR 17-08-026 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 16-49—Filed March 28, 2017, 1:27 p.m., effective April 15, 2017, 6:20 a.m.] Effective Date of Rule: April 15, 2017, 6:20 a.m.
Purpose: Amend recreational freshwater fishing rules for Silver Lake.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000A; and amending WAC 220-312-040.
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: Silver Lake in Pierce County is being opened for one day of fishing to provide angling opportunity for Hero on the Waters NW Chapter fishing event. Preregistered veterans only will be permitted to fish throughout the lake. 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Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 1.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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 28, 2017.
J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-04000A Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules—Silver Lake.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-312-040, effective 6:20 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. April 15, 2017, it is permissible for anglers participating in the project Hero on the Waters NW Chapter fishing event to fish in the waters of Silver Lake (Pierce County). Unless otherwise amended, all permanent rules remain in effect.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed effective 8:01 p.m. April 15, 2017:
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