A. OCEAN SPOT SHRIMP QUOTAS AND CONTINUING
LICENSE PROVISIONS – RULE ACTION:
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent
amendments to:
WAC 220-88B-030, Emerging commercial fishery – Eligibility
for coastal experimental fishery permits – Terms and
conditions of use – Renewal – Vessel restriction –
Incidental catch.
The amendments would reduce the total allowable annual
catch of ocean spot shrimp to a more sustainable level
and repeal the continuing landing provision for maintaining
a valid permit. The Commission held a public hearing
on these proposed rules at its June 6-7, 2008, meeting
in Ocean Shores.
- Greensheet
- PDF format (465 KB)
Staff Report:
Morris Barker, State Marine Resource Manager, Fish
Program
B. COMMERCIAL SEA URCHIN FISHERY SIZE LIMITS
– RULE ACTION:
The Commission will consider adoption of permanent
amendments to WAC 220-52-073, Sea Urchins, which would
clarify the maximum and minimum size limitations for
the commercial sea urchin fishery. The Commission
held a public hearing on these proposed rules at its
June 6-7, 2008, meeting in Ocean Shores.
- Greensheet
- PDF format (363 KB)
Staff Report:
Morris Barker, State Marine Resource Manager, Fish
Program
C. LAND TRANSACTION, WILEY SLOUGH PROJECT –
DECISION:
The Commission will consider approval of a proposed
land transaction to acquire a 2.41-acre property in
Skagit County that would provide enhancement of critical
fish habitat for the Wiley Slough Restoration Project.
This item received direct appropriation from the Legislature.
** PUBLIC INPUT (This Item Only)
- Greensheet
- PDF format (1.6 MB)
- Maps
- PDF format (1.3 MB)
Staff Report:
Dan Budd, Real Estate Manager, Wildlife Program
D. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Available Commissioners and Department staff will
discuss recent activities and items of interest, including
plans for upcoming Commission meetings.
For additional information, contact the Commission
Office at (360) 902-2267.
