October 2-5, 2013 Audio Transcripts

Audio Transcripts

FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
October 4-5, 2013

Natural Resources Building - 1111 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
First Floor, Room 172

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.	Co-Management Meeting Fish and Wildlife Commissioners and WDFW staff will meet with Tribal representatives from Puget Sound and the Washington coast to discuss a variety of resource management issues. Watch Video of Co-Management Meeting

8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Co-Management Meeting
Fish and Wildlife Commissioners and WDFW staff will meet with Tribal representatives from Puget Sound and the Washington coast to discuss a variety of resource management issues.

Watch Video of Co-Management Meeting

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013

8:30 A.M.	1. Call to Order Download MP3 File [2.6 MB] Commissioners’ Discussion Meeting Minute Approval
8:45 A.M.	2. Open Public Input Download MP3 File [11.6 MB] 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.
9:15 A.M.	3. Director’s Report Download MP3 File [25.2 MB] The Director will brief the Commission on various items, including: Legislation/Budget Update
10:15 A.M.	4. HPA Rules – Briefing Download MP3 File [15.5 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission on the purpose, scope and timeline for updating the hydraulic code rules. - Summary - PDF format (164 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (1.30 MB) Staff Report: Randi Thurston, Protection Division Manager, Habitat Program
1:00 P.M.	5. Proposed Land Transaction – Decision Download MP3 File [6.1 MB] The Commission will consider approval of various land transactions recommended by the Department for the protection of critical fish and wildlife habitat and enhancement of public recreation opportunities. Proposed Acquisition of 20.52 acres in Whatcom County Proposed Acquisition of 1,254.77 acres in Asotin County - Summary - PDF format (1.53 MB) - Presentation - PDF format (4.25 MB) Staff Report: Dan Budd, Real Estate Section Manager, Wildlife Program - Summary - PDF format (8.1 MB) - Presentation - PDF format (4.63 MB) PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
1:15 P.M.	6. Technical WAC Amendments and Repeal, Round 6 – Structural Improvements and Updates - Briefing and Public Hearing Download MP3 File [10.1 MB] Department staff will brief the Commission and hold a public hearing on proposed updates, technical changes, and structural improvements to rules in conjunction with the WAC Overhaul project. Staff Report: Joanna Eide, Administrative Regulations Analyst, Enforcement Program - Summary - PDF format (4.1 MB) PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
1:45 P.M.	7. Wolf Management Summer 2013 Update – Briefing Download MP3 File [21.2 MB] Department staff will update the commission on wolf management activities that occurred in the state this summer. - Summary - PDF format (15 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (12.33 MB) Staff Report: Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore Section Manager and Stephanie Simek, Wildlife Conflicts Section Manager, Wildlife Program
3:00 P.M.	8. Wildlife Interaction Rules – Decision Download MP3 File [9.1 MB] The Commission will consider approval of the proposed rule amendments to Wildlife Interaction Rules. 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 - Summary - PDF format (272 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (911 KB) Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program
4:00 P.M.	9. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief Download MP3 File [3.8 MB] The Commission will discuss items that arise immediately before or during the meeting and after the preliminary agenda is published. - Summary - PDF format (62 KB) - Presentation - PDF format (1.3 MB) Staff Report: Bill Joplin, Division Manager, Licensing Program
5:00 P.M.	ADJOURN

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013 - MEETING CANCELED

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