August 3, 2013 Audio Transcripts

2. Call to Order

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3. 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.

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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.

4. Director’s Report
The Director will brief the Commission on various items.

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5. 2014 Supplemental Operating Budget Request - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission and answer questions about the agency's operating budget proposals.

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

6. Enacted 2013-2015 Capital Budget Request - Briefing
Department staff will provide an informational brief and answer questions about the agency's 2-13-2015 Capital Budget.

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Staff Report:
Tim Burns, Assistant Director, Capital and Asset Management Program

7. 2014 Legislative Proposals - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission and answer questions about the agency's 2014 legislative proposals.

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Staff Report:
Ann Larson, Legislative Liaison

8. Giant Pacific Octopus - Decision
The Commission will consider approval of sportfishing regulations to implement management options for giant pacific octopuses and other species in Puget Sound.

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Staff Report:
Craig Burley, Fish Management Division Manager, Fish Program

9. 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.

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• Proposed acquisition of 119 acres in Pacific County
• Proposed acquisition of 191.36 acres in Pacific County
• Proposed acquisition of 116.15 acres in Okanogan County
• Proposed acquisition of 1.13 acres in Okanogan County
• Proposed conservation easement on 66.39 acres in Okanogan County
• Proposed conservation easement on 29.3 acres in Okanogan County
• Proposed acquisition of 100 acres in Okanogan County
• Proposed right of way on 7.4 acres in Grant County

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

10. Wildlife Rehabilitation Structural Improvements and Updates – Decision
Department staff will brief the Commission and request approval on proposed rule amendments and new WAC sections to split apart the wildlife rehabilitation rule and provide additional detail and direction for wildlife rehabilitators.

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Staff Report:
Tricia Thompson, Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator

11. 2013-2014 Waterfowl Season – Briefing, Public Hearing and Decision
Department staff will brief the Commission on Migratory Waterfowl Seasons and Regulations and take public comments on the proposed changes to amend WAC 232-28-436.

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Staff Report:
Don Kraege, Waterfowl Section Manager, Wildlife Program

12. Wildlife Interaction Rules – Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission and hold a public hearing on proposed rule amendments to Wildlife Interaction Rules.

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Amend:
WAC 232-36-030 Definitions
WAC 232-36-040 Wildlife/human interaction and conflict resolution for private property damage
WAC 232-36-051 Killing wildlife causing private property damage
WAC 232-36-060  Director or his/her designee is empowered to grant wildlife control operator certifications
WAC 232-36-110  Application for cash compensation for commercial crop damage—Procedure
WAC 232-36-200  Payment for commercial livestock damage or other domestic animals—Limitations
WAC 232-36-210  Application for cash compensation for livestock damage or other domestic animal—Procedure
WAC 232-36-400  Commercial crop or livestock damage claim - Dispute resolution

Adopt:
WAC 232-36-052 Killing wolves attacking domestic animals  

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

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.

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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.

14. Status of Washington Sockeye Salmon – Briefing and Public Hearing
Department staff will brief the Commission on the status and trends, obstacles for recovery, including environmental factors that control abundance and survival of Washington Sockeye Salmon in response to a blue sheet request.

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Staff Report:
Aaron Dufault, Fish Program Biologist

15. Instream Flows - Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission on instream flows and the work being done by the Water Science Team.

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Staff Report:
Hal Beecher, Water Team Section Manager, Habitat Program

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