AGENDA
FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING / PUBLIC HEARING May 14, 2005, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
Tyee Center
5757 Littlerock Road S.W.
Tumwater, Washington 98512
TOPIC: AMENDMENTS TO
PUGET SOUND RECREATIONAL CRAB FISHERY SEASONS
- RULE ACTION
The Commission will hear public testimony
and consider adoption of amendments to Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) rules related to
Puget Sound recreational crab fishery management.
*NOTE - Times are approximate and subject
to change.
SATURDAY, MAY 14
9:00 AM
Welcome and introductions -- Chair Ron
Ozment
9:05 a.m.
Department staff will present a briefing
on proposed amendments to:
WAC 220-56-310, Shellfish
-- Daily limits, WAC 220-56-315, Crabs, shrimp,
crawfish -- Unlawful acts, and WAC 220-56-330, Crab -- Areas and
seasons.
Staff Report:
Lisa Veneroso, Shellfish Policy Lead,
Intergovernmental Resource Management,
and
Morris Barker, Ph.D., Marine Resources,
Fish Program
9:30 a.m.
Public hearing procedure overview -- Chair
Ron Ozment
9:35 a.m.
Public
Input - Above Item Only
To ensure for maximum opportunity for input,
those wishing to testify must sign up at
the registration table before 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
BREAK (END of sign-up to give oral comments)
11:15 a.m.
Public input (Continued)
12:30 a.m.
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM
Public input (Continued)
3:30 p.m.
Commission discussion and possible action
on rule amendments.
4:00 p.m.
Adjourn (*time approximate)
Contact the Commission office
with questions and to request accommodations
for persons with disabilities at (360) 902-2267;
Commission's website.
TVW plans to broadcast this meeting.
Contact TVW at (360)586-5555, http://www.TVW.org
