Summary of proposed rule
The department seeks to create a new rule concerning the permanent closure of fishing areas near Washington state ferry terminals that would prohibit either commercial or recreational purse seine fishing, crabbing, shrimping and gillnetting
Scope and rationale for proposed rule
The purpose of the proposed rule making is to improve public and worker safety by prohibiting either commercial or recreational crabbing, shrimping, purse seine fishing and gillnetting near all ferry terminals managed by the Washington state department of transportation (WSDOT). Furthermore, the commercial and recreational fishing equipment associated with these activities has historically caused significant and costly annual damage to WSDOT ferries.
The department seeks to create a new rule in WAC chapter 220-305.
Documents
- CR-101 – filed as WSR 25-03-134 on
CR-101 supplemental documents
Public comments
To view and submit comments, please visit the ferry terminal engagement page.
You may also leave comments by sending an email to ferriesandfishinggear@publicinput.com or by leaving a voicemail message at 855-925-2801 and entering project code 10992.
A virtual public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. No pre registration is required. To participate you will need to visit the Zoom meeting link at the start of time of the meeting. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback and comments during the meeting.