August 3-4, 2012 Agenda

1. Call to Order

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: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that are not on the agenda for decision action.

3. Director's Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various item including:

Staff Report:
Phil Anderson, Director
Joe Stohr, Deputy Director

4. 2013 - 2015 Proposed Operating Budget Request - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission and answer questions about the agency's 2013 – 2015 budget proposals.

Staff:
Owen Rowe, Budget Officer, Technology and Financial Management

5. Proposed Final 2013 - 2015 Capital Budget Request - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission and answer questions about the agency's proposed 2013-2015 Capital Budget request.

Staff:
Bill Phillips, Assistant Director, Capital and Asset Management Program

6. 2013 Legislative Proposals - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission and answer questions about the agency's 2013 legislative proposals.

Staff Report:
Ann Larson, Legislative Liaison

7. Proposed Land Transactions - Decision
The Commission will consider approval of various land transactions recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat, enhancement of public recreation opportunities and responsible property management:

• Proposed Acquisition of 40 acres in Okanogan County
• Proposed Acquisition of 373.35 acres in Okanogan County
• Proposed Dike Easement in Skagit County
• Proposed Acquisition of 6.3 acre Fishing Access in Okanogan County

Staff Report: 
Dan Budd, Real Estate Section Manager, Wildlife Program

8. Game Reserves & Waterfowl Closures – Rule Briefing, Public Hearing and Rule Action
Department staff will brief the Commission on Game Reserves and Waterfowl Closures and seek approval to amend WAC 232-16-440.

Staff: 
Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program

9. Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations – Rule Briefing, Public Hearing and Rule Action
Department staff will brief the Commission on Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations and seek approval to:

Adopt - WAC 232-28-436 2012-13 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 
Repeal - WAC 232-28-435 2011-12 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations.

Staff: 
Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program

10. Auction, Raffle and Special Incentive Permits - Rule Briefing & Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on various auction, raffle and special incentive permits.

Staff Report: 
Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore, Furbearer, and Special Species Section Manager

11. Puget Sound Shrimp Policy Review - Briefing
Department staff will continue briefing and seek guidance from the Commission on the process to review and update the Puget Sound shrimp fishery policy C-3610.

Staff Report: 
Rich Childers, Shellfish Policy Manager, Fish Program

12. Executive Session
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), the Commission will meet in executive session to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is, or is likely to become, a party. 
No action will be taken in executive session, and the public is not permitted to attend the executive session. 

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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: During this portion of the meeting, the public is encouraged to comment on issues that are not on the agenda for decision action.

14. Killer Whale Listing and Management - Briefing
Department staff will provide an overview of the key issues involved with the Killer Whale management process and discuss the potential implications of the scientific review process to the management of fisheries, Chinook salmon and Southern Resident Killer Whales..

Staff Report:
Pat Pattillo, Special Assistant to the Director

15. DFW's Role in the Lower Columbia River MOA - Estuary Restoration - Briefing
Department staff will provide an overview of the Lower Columbia Estuary and an update on associated restoration projects.

Staff Report: 
Dave Price, Restoration Division Manager, Habitat Program

16. Upper Columbia River Fisheries Enforcement - Briefing
Department staff will take the Commission on a visual tour of the accomplishments in fisheries protection and related challenges and discuss the law enforcement partnerships and efforts.

Staff Report: 
Mike Cenci, Deputy Chief, Enforcement
Captain Murray Schlenker

17. Commission Committee Reports
The Commission will discuss recent activities of the various Commission committees.

18. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief
The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published.