Rule-making status: Permanent
Summary of proposed rule
This rulemaking is adopting amendments to WAC 220-200-100 and WAC 22-610-010. The adopted rules will classify the “greater” sage-grouse as endangered in the state of Washington.
Scope and rationale for proposed rule
If the status change is approved, greater sage-grouse will be removed from WAC 220-200-100 "Wildlife classified as protected shall not be hunted or fished" and added to WAC 220-610-010 "Wildlife classified as endangered species".
Documents
Public hearing
A public hearing took take place March 25-27, 2021 at 8:00 am via webinar. The audio transcript of the meeting is available here.
Date of Adoption: June 10, 2021
Effective Date: July 11, 2021
For More Information:
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/centrocercus-urophasianus#climate
Staff Contact: Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov
Public comments
Written comments were due by March 11, 2021. The comment period is closed.