Rule Making Reference# P2021-12
WDFW proposed to add a new section to Washington Administration Code (WAC) 220-351-Commercial Fisheries- Permits/licensing. This rule making proposed to allow four unspecified commercial crewmember licenses instead of the current allowance (of two) which can be held by a commercial fishing license holder for specific fishing licenses.
Large fishing vessels often have four or more crewmembers on board in order to safely operate and need to replace crewmembers during the fishing season. The proposed rule would provide flexibility to a commercial license holder to rotate crewmembers on larger vessels during the season.
Documents
Public hearing
June 24, 2022 at 12:25 pm - Webinar
Watch the recording on TVW
For more information
Staff contact: Kirt.Hughes@dfw.wa.gov
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Crewmember Licensing - Timeline
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August 12, 2022
CR-103 Notice of Adoption Filed
The rule becomes effective 31 days after filing.
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July 15, 2022
Fish and Wildlife Commission Decision
The FWC adopted the rule by a unanimous decision.
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June 23-25, 2022
Fish and Wildlife Commission Briefing and Public Hearing
Verbal public testimony was accepted at this time.
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March 23, 2022
CR-102 Rule Proposal Filed
Public comment was accepted during a comment period at this time.
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September 1, 2021
CR-101 Rule Preproposal Notice Filed
Public comments
The comment period has closed as of June 28, 2022.
To view comments submitted for this proposal, please visit the Crewmember Licenses public engagement page.
Date of adoption: July 15, 2022