December 14-15, 2012 Audio Transcripts

1. Call to Order

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2. Open Public Input

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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 do not already have public input time on the agenda.

3. Director's Report 

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The Director will brief the Commission on various items.

4. Hatchery and Fishery Reform Policy - Briefing

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Department staff will provide an annual status update relative to Policy C-3619 and provide an update on the public process used to provide recommendations to staff for implementing hatchery reform in the Puget Sound region. 

Staff Report:
Heather Bartlett, Hatcheries Division Manager, Fish Program

5. WAC 220-2--010 - Structural Improvements and Updates - Rule Briefing and Public Hearing

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Department staff will provide a briefing on the proposed amendments to WAC 220-20-010 to split this rule apart. The changes will clarify, reorganize, and restructure the content of the WAC.

Staff Report:
Joanna Eide, Administrative. Regulations Analyst, Enforcement Program

6. WAC Overhaul Technical Rule Changes Round 4 - Decision

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Department staff will request the Commission adopt the proposed amendments and repealers in Round 4 of the WAC Overhaul Technical Rule Changes as presented during the November Commission Meeting.

Staff Report:
Joanna Eide, Administrative. Regulations Analyst, Enforcement Program

7. Proposed Land Transactions - Decision

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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 161.9 acres in the Johns River Wildlife Area, Pacific County
• Proposed acquisition of 6.45 acres in Chelan County
• Proposed acquisition of 79.68 acres in Okanogan County

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

8. Lands Conservation in the Teanaway Basin - Briefing

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Department staff will brief the Commission on the planned acquisition of 51,000 acres in the Teanaway Basin as part of the implementation for the Yakima Integrated Water Plan's Lands Conservation element and describe the role of the Department in achieving this element.

Staff Report:
Jennifer Quan, Lands Division Manager

9. Wildlife Conflict Rules - Decision

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Department staff will request approval of the amendments to wildlife interaction/conflict regulations that were presented to the Commission during the November 8-9, 2012 meeting.

Amend:  
WAC 232-36-030 Definitions.
WAC 232-36-051 Killing wildlife causing private property damage.
WAC 232-36-100 Payment for commercial crop damage – Limitations.
WAC 232-36-200 Payment for commercial livestock damage – Limitations.
WAC 232-36-250 Payment for noncommercial livestock or guard dog losses – Limitations.
WAC 232-36-260 Application of cash compensation for noncommercial livestock or guard dog losses – Procedure.
WAC 232-36-400 Commercial crop or livestock damage claim – Dispute resolution.

Staff Report:
Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program

10. Executive Session

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Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g), the Commission will meet in executive session to review the performance of a public employee.

11. Open Public Input

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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 do not already have public input time on the agenda.

12. Columbia River Fishery Management - Briefing

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•  Department staff and Workgroup members will brief the Commission on the results of meetings with the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Workgroup members
•  Department staff and Commissioners will discuss next steps including the development of a draft policy

Staff Report:
Guy Norman, Regional Director

13. Review of Lower Columbia River Sturgeon Management Policy C-3001 - Briefing

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Department staff will provide the annual review to the Commission on the Columbia River white sturgeon.

Staff Report:
Cindy Le Fleur, Region 5 Fish Program Manager

14. Puget Sound Shrimp Policy Review - Decision

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Department staff will request that the Commission adopt a spot shrimp fishery management option for a policy that includes fishery management objectives and resource conservation principles.

Staff Report:
Rich Childers, Puget Sound Shellfish Manager

15. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief 

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