WSR 17-15-042 EMERGENCY RULES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [Order 17-159—Filed July 11, 2017, 10:29 a.m., effective July 11, 2017, 10:29 a.m.] Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amend recreational freshwater fishing rules for Puget Sound. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: 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: The department is in the process of adopting permanent rules that are necessary to implement the personal use fishing plans agreed-to with resource comanagers at the North of Falcon proceedings. These emergency rules are necessary to comply with agreed-to management plans, and are interim until permanent rules take effect. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 1, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0. Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.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: July 11, 2017. Nate Pamplin for J. W. Unsworth
Director
NEW SECTION
WAC 220-312-04000P Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 220-312-040, effective immediately until further notice the following rules apply. Unless otherwise amended all permanent rules remain in effect.
(1) Puyallup River (Pierce County): From the 11th Street Bridge to Carbon River (previously three sections now combined)
(a) Open for game fish and salmon August 15, 2017, until further notice, except closed August 20, August 27, September 3 through 5, September 10 through 12, September 17 through 19, September 24 through 26, October 1 through 3, October 8 through 10, October 15 through 17, October 22 through 24 and October 29 through 31.
(b) Salmon daily limit of 6, of which no more than 2 adults may be retained.
(2) Nisqually River (Pierce County): From the mouth to Military Tank Crossing Bridge.
(a) Open for game fish and salmon effective immediately through November 15, 2017.
(b) Salmon daily limit of 6, of which no more than 2 adults may be retained. Release wild Chinook and chum.
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