AGENDA*

(Revised)

FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
September 5-6, 2008
Natural Resource Building, Room 172
1111 Washington St SE
Olympia, Washington 98501

* Times are approximate and subject to change.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

8:30 AM	1. CALL TO ORDER Approval of Meeting Minutes Commissioners' Discussion Director's Report (Jeff Koenings) Operations Update (Joe Stohr) 2. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. (NOTE: The public is encouraged to comment only on those issues not on this agenda for a decision.)
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	3. PUGET SOUND DUNGENESS CRAB CATCH RECORD CARD - RULE ACTION: The Commission will consider adoption of permanent amendments to WAC 220-56-175, Catch record cards, which implements legislation passed in 2008 granting authority to the Commission to implement a penalty of up to $10 for Puget Sound sport crab fishers who fail to comply with catch-reporting requirements. - Greensheet - PDF format (151 KB) Staff Report: Rich Childers, Shellfish Policy Lead, Intergovernmental Resource Management (IRM) PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 4. PROPOSED LAND TRANSACTIONS - DECISION: The Commission will consider approval of the following proposed land transactions: Transfer of six parcels totaling 604 acres from the Cascade Land Conservancy in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties; Acquisition of an 815-acre property in Okanogan County; Acquisition of an 641.68-acre property in Yakima County; and Acquisition of a 289-acre property in Yakima County. The Commission held a public hearing on these proposals during its August 8-9, 2008, meeting in Lynnwood. - Greensheet - PDF format (1.96 MB) Staff Report: Budd, Real Estate Manager, Wildlife Program 5. DEER AND ELK SPECIAL PERMITS - RULE BRIEFING, PUBLIC HEARING, AND RULE ACTION: Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 232-28-353, 2008 Deer special permits, and WAC 232-28-354, 2008 Elk special permits; which would eliminate special permit hunting opportunity on a restricted military reservation when safety and security issues are likely to eliminate public access. - Greensheet - PDF format (1.83 MB) Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
11:35 A.M.	LUNCH BREAK
1:00 P.M.	6. REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE SALES DOCUMENTS - RULE BRIEFING AND PUBLIC HEARING: Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 220-20-019, Requirement to provide sales documents, which would clarify record-keeping requirements for original receivers of fish and shellfish. The Commission will consider adopting rule amendments at its October 3-4, 2008, meeting in Ellensburg. - Greensheet - PDF format (22 KB) Staff Report: Mike Cenci, Deputy Chief, Enforcement Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 7. COMMERCIAL FISH TRANSPORT TICKETS - RULE BRIEFING AND PUBLIC HEARING: Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 220-69-300, Commercial food fish and shellfish transportation ticket, which would provide clarity and enforceability for transport-ticket requirements. The Commission will consider adopting rule amendments at its October 3-4, 2008, meeting in Ellensburg. - Greensheet - PDF format (224 KB) Staff Report: Mike Cenci, Deputy Chief, Enforcement Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 8. MINIMUM HUNTING AGE - BRIEFING: Department staff will provide the current status of the minimum hunting age and review updated information regarding the recent hunting accident at Sauk Mountain. - Greensheet - PDF format (118 KB) Staff Report: Mike Cenci, Deputy Chief, Enforcement Program 9. SHELLFISH RECEIVING TICKETS - RULE BRIEFING AND PUBLIC HEARING: Department staff will brief the Commission on proposed amendments to WAC 220-69-26401, Distribution of copies of shellfish receiving ticket, which would simplify rule language in line with the Governor's "Plain Talk" mandate. The Commission will consider adopting rule amendments at its October 3-4, 2008, meeting in Ellensburg. - Greensheet - PDF format (643 KB) Staff Report: Bob Sizemore, Acting Marine Resources State Manager, Fish Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) *REVISED 8-27-08: Items 10 & 11 were moved to Saturday, September 6. REVISED 9-5-08: Items 10 & 11 were moved back to Friday, September 5. *10. LICENSING DIVISION UPDATE - BRIEFING: Department staff will brief the Commission on updates to the licensing system and on contractor performance. - Greensheet - PDF format (17 KB) Staff Report: Bill Joplin, Licensing Division Manager, Business Services *11. COST SAVINGS REPORT - BRIEFING Staff will present the draft Cost Savings Report, which identifies improvements in resource management, reductions, and redirect of agency staff and budget. The Report also projects additional actions to be taken in the coming fiscal year. - Greensheet - PDF format (12 KB) - Draft - Cost Savings Report - PDF format (449 KB) Staff Report: Joe Stohr, Deputy Director - Operations 12. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. (NOTE: The public is encouraged to comment only on those issues not on this agenda for decision.)
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	EXECUTIVE SESSION The Commission will meet in executive session to discuss the performance of and future expectations for a public employee or employees, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g). No action will be taken during the executive session, and the public is not permitted to attend. The Commission will reconvene in public session to consider action, if necessary.
4:15 PM	RECESS

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

8:30 AM	13. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the meeting. (NOTE: The public is encouraged to comment only on those issues not on this agenda for decision.) 14. WASHINGTON WILDLIFE RESERVES - BRIEFING: As a follow-up to the Johnson Debay's Slough boundary adjustment agenda item that was presented during the August 8-9, 2008, Commission meeting in Lynnwood, Department staff will brief the Commission on the history and purpose of the swan reserve, as well as general information about wildlife reserves in Washington state. Staff Report: Wildlife Program *REVISED 8-27-08: Item is postponed until the October 3-4, 2008 Commission meeting. 14. GAME MANAGEMENT PLAN - BRIEFING & DECISION: Department staff will present the revised draft of the 2009-2015 Game Management Plan to the Commission for their consideration and adoption. The Commission held a public hearing on the draft plan, and discussed revisions to the draft at its August 8-9, 2008, meeting in Lynnwood. Department staff will be prepared to discuss with the Commission other alternatives for long-term planning of game management. The Commission may choose to delay adoption of the revised draft plan pending further staff work based on the Commission's direction. - Final Draft SEIS - PDF format (2.05 MB) - Greensheet - PDF format (130 KB) Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) *REVISED 8-27-08: Items 10 & 11 moved here from Friday. REVISED 9-5-08: Items 10 & 11 were moved back to Friday, September 5.
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	15. COMMISSION MEETING COSTS - BRIEFING: At the request of the Commission, Department staff will brief the Commission on the costs associated with Commission meetings and discuss ideas for reducing travel and other Commission meeting expenses. - Greensheet - PDF format (30 KB) Staff Report: Phil Anderson, Deputy Director - Resource Policy 16. 2009 COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR - DISCUSSION: The Commission will discuss and accept public testimony on proposals for its 2009 Commission meeting calendar. The Commission may adopt a 2009 meeting calendar during its September 19, 2008, conference call or October 3-4, 2008, meeting in Ellensburg. - Greensheet - PDF format (13 KB) - 8/4/08 Governor's letter - hiring/travel freeze - PDF format (154 KB) - 8/4/08 OFM memo - energy and expenditure restrictions - PDF format (36 KB) - 8/6/08 OFM memo - travel restrictions - PDF format (33 KB) - Commission cost savings ideas for 2008 - PDF format (14 KB) PUBLIC INPUT (This item only) 17. COMMISSION COMMITTEE REPORTS: The Commissioners will discuss activities of the various Commission committees. 18. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT: The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The public is encouraged to share views of Department programs and topics of concern during this portion of the meeting. 19. MISCELLANEOUS AND MEETING DEBRIEF: The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.
1:20 PM	ADJOURN

NEXT MEETING: October 3-4, 2008, in Ellensburg

* Times are approximate and subject to change.

Contact the Fish and Wildlife Commission Office for further information:
Phone (360) 902-2267
Email: commission@dfw.wa.gov