Permanent Rules Adopted in 2013

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November - December 2013

• Commercial shellfish dive fisheries
• Technical WAC amendments and repeal, Round 5 (Changes to commercial fishing rules, reporting rules, and other WACs)
• Technical WAC amendments and repeal, Round 6 (Changes to WAC titles and some structural changes)

September - October 2013

• Wildlife Interaction Rules
• 2013 North of Falcon recreational fishing rules
• Giant Pacific Octopus and Cabezon Rulemaking for 2013
• 2013 North of Falcon commercial salmon rules for Grays Harbor

July - August 2013

• WAC 232-12-275 Wildlife rehabilitation structural improvements and updates
• Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations
• 2013 North of Falcon commercial salmon rules for Willapa Bay
• Cougar Seasons and Regulations
• 2013 North of Falcon commercial salmon rules for Puget Sound

May - June 2013

• Offer Period Change for the Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber License Buyback Program
• Importation of Dead Wildlife
• Lighted Nocks for Archery Equipment
• Recreational Fishing Rules for 2013
• Game Regulations for 2013

March - April 2013

• The integration of hydraulic project approvals and forest practices applications
• Allowing the use of multiple lines to fish for tuna species in Pacific Ocean waters 3 miles or more from shore
• Changes to Recreational Clam and Oyster Seasons on Puget Sound Public Tidelands

January - February 2013

• Pacific halibut -- Incorporation of federal Pacific halibut regulations by reference
• Wildlife Conflict Rules
• WAC 220-20-010 structural improvements and updates

• Commercial shellfish dive fisheries
  The Department is considering rules to commercial shellfish dive fisheries to define legal gear types, provide uniform open and closed time frames, provide urchin size limits by emergency rule, and improve rule clarity.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-06-066 on March 6, 2013
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-20-147 on October 2, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103 – filed as WSR 14-02-016 on December 19, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Dive Fishery Rule Changes
     
• Technical WAC amendments and repeal, Round 5 (Changes to commercial fishing rules, reporting rules, and other WACs)
  This is Round 5 of several rule projects aimed at reorganizing and streamlining the agency’s rules. The project includes updates, technical changes, and structural improvements to commercial fishing rules, reporting rules, and other WACs in conjunction with the WAC Overhaul project. The agency will clarify language where needed, in tandem with other amendments to WACs within this rule-making. Changes to rules are needed because many are disorganized and contain conflicting, outdated language. WDFW will consider consolidating and splitting up rules. The project will also repeal outdated and inapplicable rules.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-19-090 on September 19, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-20-136 on October 2, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103 – filed as WSR 14-02-013 on December 19, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: WAC Overhaul Rule Batch 5 (Changes to Oyster Reserve Sales and Fish Receiving Ticket Rules)
     
• Technical WAC amendments and repeal, Round 6 (Changes to WAC titles and some structural changes)
  This is Round 6 of several rule projects aimed at reorganizing and streamlining the agency’s rules. The project includes changes to rule titles to better communicate rule subject matter, and updates, technical changes, and structural improvements to other WACs in conjunction with the WAC Overhaul project. The agency will clarify language where needed, in tandem with other amendments to WACs within this rule-making. Changes to rules are needed because many are disorganized and contain vague, conflicting, and outdated language. WDFW will consider consolidating and splitting up rules. The project may also repeal outdated and inapplicable rules.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-20-073 on October 3, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-14-118 on July 3, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 14-01-056 on December 12, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • Withdrawal Notice - filed as filed as WSR 14-01-052 on December 12, 2013
    WAC 220-56-112 and the repealer for WAC 232-12-082 from WSR 13-14-118, which was filed on July 3, 2013
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: WAC Overhaul Technical Rule Changes – Round 6 Various Technical Changes and Repeals
     
• Wildlife Interaction Rules
  Department staff is considering amending wildlife interaction rules.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-10-043 on April 25, 2013
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-13-085 on June 19, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-17-085 on August 19, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • August 30, 2013 Revisions to Proposed Rule Changes
    Proposed revisions for this WAC are distinguished with red text.
  • CR-103 – filed as WSR 13-22-056 on November 4, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: WAC Chapter 232-36 Wildlife Interaction Regulations
     
• Giant Pacific Octopus and Cabezon Rulemaking for 2013
  The department is considering amending the following rules related to octopus harvesting: octopus fishing rules; harvest seasons; harvest locations; species available for harvest; marine protected areas; marine fish and shellfish and personal use fishery.
  
  In addition, the department is considering making additional changes to the cabezon rules that were considered as part of the 2013 Recreational Fishing Rules.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-05-052 on February 13, 2013
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-06-063 on March 5, 2013
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • Supplemental CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-10-083 on May 1, 2013
    Supplemental CR-102 addressing changes to cabezon, shark, lingcod, and rockfish provisions
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-19-007 on September 5, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • Withdrawal Notice - filed as filed as WSR 13-19-006 on September 5, 2013
    Withdrawal of WAC 220-20-100 and new WAC sections 220-16-881 through 220-16-887 from WSR 13-10-083, filed on May 1, 2013
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Octopus and Cabezon Rulemaking
  • See also: Cabezon Rulemaking Process Website and Public Comments
  • See also: Giant Pacific Octopus Rulemaking Process Website and Public Comments
     
• WAC 232-12-275 Wildlife rehabilitation structural improvements and updates
  This rule making updates and makes structural improvements to WAC 232-12-275. Specifically, the project splits the rule into smaller sections and better organizes the subject matter of the provisions contained in WAC 232-12-275. The project will also make some clarifications and amendments to include more detail and guidance for people practicing wildlife rehabilitation.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-17-083 on August 14, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-10-077 on May 1, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103 – filed as WSR 13-18-046 on August 30, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Amendments to WAC 232-12-275 Wildlife rehabilitation structural improvements and updates
     
• Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations
  Department staff is considering amending rules regarding the Waterfowl seasons and regulations.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-10-086 on May 1, 2013
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-13-084 on June 19, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103 – filed as WSR 13-17-083 on August 19, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Amendments to WAC 232-28-436 Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations
     

• Cougar Seasons and Regulations
  The Department is considering initiating rule-making activities regarding cougar hunting seasons and regulations.

  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-06-068 on March 6, 2013
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-10-087 on May 1, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103 – filed as WSR 13-16-056 on August 2, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Amendments to WAC 232-28-297 for hunting cougar in the 2013-14
     
• 2013 North of Falcon Commercial and Recreational Salmon Fishing Regulations
  Each year state, federal and tribal fishery managers gather to plan the Northwest's recreational and commercial salmon fisheries. This series of public meetings, known as the North of Falcon process, involves federal, state, tribal and industry representatives and concerned citizens. Rules based on North of Falcon recommendations change from year to year to reflect resource availability and to achieve conservation goals

  
  2013 North of Falcon Recreational Fishing Rules
  The department revised the salmon rules for recreational anglers so that the rules are realistic, considering the availability of salmon to be caught, and so the rules aid the department in achieving its salmon conservation goals.
   

  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-01-084 on December 18, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-15-101 on July 22, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-20-021 on September 23, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement - Recreational Salmon Regulations for 2013
     

  2013 North of Falcon commercial salmon rules for Grays Harbor
  The department revised the salmon rules for commercial anglers in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor so that the rules help the department meet salmon spawning goals, minimize bycatch or incidental fishing impacts, monitor and sample all fisheries, maintain the economic well-being and stability of the fishing industry, fully utilize the non-Indian allowable catch, and fairly allocate harvest opportunity between gear groups.
   

  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-01-064 on December 17, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-06-073 on March 6, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • Supplemental CR-102 for Grays Harbor - filed as WSR 13-14-123 on July 3, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-19-027 on September 9, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement - Grays Harbor Commercial Salmon Regulations for 2013
     

  2013 North of Falcon commercial salmon regulations for Puget Sound
  The department revised the salmon rules for commercial anglers in Puget Sound so that the rules help the department meet salmon spawning goals, minimize bycatch or incidental fishing impacts, monitor and sample all fisheries, maintain the economic well-being and stability of the fishing industry, fully utilize the non-Indian allowable catch.

  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-01-064 on December 17, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-06-072 on March 6, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • Supplemental CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-10-088 on May 1, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-15-148 on July 23, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Puget Sound Commercial Salmon Regulations for 2013

  2013 North of Falcon commercial salmon rules for Willapa Bay
  The department revised the salmon rules for commercial anglers in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor so that the rules help the department meet salmon spawning goals, minimize bycatch or incidental fishing impacts, monitor and sample all fisheries, maintain the economic well-being and stability of the fishing industry, fully utilize the non-Indian allowable catch, and fairly allocate harvest opportunity between gear groups.

  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-01-064 on December 17, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-06-073 on March 6, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • Supplemental CR-102 for Willapa-Bay and river-mouth-definition rules - filed as WSR 13-13-075 on June 19, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
     
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-17-001 on August 7, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Willapa Bay Commercial Salmon Regulations for 2013
     
  • CR-103P - River-mouth-definition rules - filed as WSR 13-17-008 on August 7, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: 2013 Amendment to WAC 220-56-105, River Mouth Definitions
     
• Offer Period Change for the Sea Urchin and Sea Cucumber License Buyback Program
  Department staff are considering changing the Buyback Program offer period from beginning August 1 to beginning December 1.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 13-05-046 on February 13, 2013
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-10-074 on April 30, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-14-041 on June 27, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
     
• 2013 Recreational Fishing Rules
  The department must amend recreational fishing rules on an annual basis to respond to fish population changes, Fish and Wildlife Commission assignments, housekeeping needs, and conservation issues. This year the department also received proposals from the public. Amendments to these rules will perpetuate fish and shellfish resources while maximizing recreational fishing opportunity.
   

Importation of Dead Wildlife
Department staff is considering amending rules regarding the importation of dead wildlife.

• • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-18-008 on August 23, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-02-094 on January 2, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • Supplemental CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-10-083 on May 1, 2013
    Supplemental CR-102 addressing changes to cabezon, shark, lingcod, and rockfish provisions
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-11-125 on May 21, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • Withdrawal Notice - filed as filed as WSR 13-11-124 on May 21, 2013
    Withdrawal of WAC 220-56-250 from WSR 13-02-094, filed on January 2, 2013
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Recreational Fishing Rules 2013
     
• Game Regulations for 2013
  The Department is considering rule making for the following: deer and elk seasons and permits; cougar seasons and regulations; black bear seasons and regulations; mountain goat, bighorn sheep, and moose seasons, permits, and regulations; game bird regulations; small game seasons; landowner hunting permit program; deer and elk area boundaries; game management units, special closures and firearm restriction areas; unlawful methods for hunting; hunting equipment rules; special hunting season permits, and other hunting regulations.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-19-007 on September 6, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-03-152 on January 23, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-11-078 on May 16, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Game Regulations 2013

  Lighted Nocks for Archery Equipment
  Department staff is considering amending the archery equipment rules to allow lighted nocks.

  • • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-23-013 on November 9, 2012
      Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
    • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-03-152 on January 23, 2013
      Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
    • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-11-078 on May 16, 2013
      Notice of rule changes as adopted
    • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Game Regulations 2013
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-20-084 on October 3, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-03-152 on January 23, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-11-078 on May 16, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: Game Regulations 2013
     
• The integration of hydraulic project approvals and forest practices applications
  Pursuant to Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (2ESSB) 6406 (2012), this project provides WDFW with concurrence review procedures for forest practices projects that involve hydraulic project approvals.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-17-031 on August 7, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 13-03-120 on January 18, 2013
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-07-016 on March 11, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • See also: Concise Explanatory Statement: WAC 220-110-085: Integration of Hydraulic Project Approvals and Forest Practices Applications
     
• Allowing the use of multiple lines to fish for tuna species in Pacific Ocean waters 3 miles or more from shore
  The purpose of this proposal is to allow recreational anglers fishing for tuna species in Pacific Ocean waters outside three miles from shore to use multiple rods or lines per angler, so long as anglers possess no other species onboard the vessel. This proposal also clarifies existing language that prohibits fishing for salmon for personal use with hand lines in Puget Sound east of the Sekiu River, and in the waters of Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay and the Columbia River. The proposal makes some minor technical changes, including moving a subsection and renumbering other subsections, to improve clarity of the rule. The proposed rule conforms to federal regulations adopted by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
   
  • CR-105 - filed as WSR 13-01-083 on December 18, 2012
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current expedited rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-06-070 on March 6, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
     
• Changes to Recreational Clam and Oyster Seasons on Puget Sound Public Tidelands
  The Department must annually amend recreational clam and oyster season rules on some public tidelands in response to shellfish population changes, shifts in recreational effort, conservation issues, and negotiations with treaty tribes and other state agencies. Such amendments are designed to perpetuate shellfish resources while maximizing recreational fishing opportunity.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-18-066 on September 4, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 12-24-069 on December 4, 2012
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-06-034 on March 1, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
     
• Pacific halibut -- Incorporation of federal Pacific halibut regulations by reference
  The purpose of this proposal is to adopt the federal regulations on Pacific halibut imposed by the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) in 50 C.F.R. §§ 300.60-300.67 and the Federal Register, and incorporate those federal regulations by reference. Incorporation of the federal regulations is required by law.
   
  • CR-105 - filed as WSR 13-01-082 on December 18, 2012
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current expedited rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-06-029 on February 28, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
     
• Wildlife Conflict Rules
  Department staff is considering amending wildlife conflict rules.
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-05-122 on February 22, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 12-20-069 on October 3, 2012
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
    See also: Updated Proposal as of October 10, 2012
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-05-003 on Feruary 6, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted
  • Withdrawal Notice - filed as filed as WSR 13-05-004 on Feruary 6, 2013
  • Wildlife Conflict Rules Concise Explanatory Statement
     
• WAC 220-20-010 structural improvements and updates
  The subject of this rule-making is updates and structural improvements to WAC 220-20-010. Specifically, the project splits the rule into multiple, smaller sections, better organizing the subject matter of the provisions contained in WAC 220-20-010. This project also includes adjustments to rule language dealing with Northern Pike to align the WAC with previous WAC changes adopted by the Commission. The project will incorporate the changes to derelict fishing gear provisions referenced in WSR 11-16-076, filed on August 1, 2011
   
  • CR-101 - filed as WSR 12-17-025 on August 6, 2012
    Invitation to discuss rules on this subject
  • CR-102 - filed as WSR 12-21-115 on October 23, 2012
    Notice and opportunity to comment on this current rule-making proposal
  • CR-103P - filed as WSR 13-03-153 on January 23, 2013
    Notice of rule changes as adopted