Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close commercial purse seine and gillnet fisheries targeting pink salmon in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Area 10. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-12000U and 220-354-16000E; and amending WAC 220-354-120 and 220-354-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause fin

Effective Date of Rule: August 24, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open purse seine and gillnet fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Areas 7 and 7A and reefnet fisheries in Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120, 220-354-160, and 220-354-180. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amen

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The current proposal would remove references in WAC to post-employment services provided by the division of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) as being available to the customer post exit. The department filed a CR-105 expedited rule making under WSR 22-15-044 to begin the permanent adoption process and has been working with tribes and stakeholders to develop permanent language. We have also implemented changes to our case management system

Effective Date of Rule: August 23, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open commercial reef net fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-180. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to name participants in the limited entry, week 34, 35, and 36, purse seine and gillnet fisheries in Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 10. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-120 and 220-354-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate ado

Effective Date of Rule: August 24, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is close week 34 commercial beach seine fisheries for Puget Sound Salmon Management and Catch Reporting Area 12C. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-210. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation o

Effective Date of Rule: August 23, 2023. Purpose: The department is adopting emergency amendments to WAC 388-412-0040 Can I get my benefits replaced? These amendments authorize replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and food assistance program (FAP) benefits due to EBT card skimming, cloning, or other similar fraudulent methods. In addition, the amendments update WAC language to better align with federal rules as needed. These amendments are necessary to comply with Titl

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Opens the recreational crab harvest in Marine Area 7 North on Sunday August 20. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-04000J and 220-330-04000K; and WAC 220-330-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public heal

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: (1) Defines the second spot shrimp catch accounting period as being from August 2 to 18, 2023, and allows 5,400 pounds of spot shrimp to be harvested per license for the first and second catch accounting periods combined. (2) Opens areas for commercial spot shrimp clean-up fisheries. (3) Sets hard closure dates agreed to with comanagers for spot shrimp fisheries. (4) Sets hard closure dates agreed to with comanagers f

Effective Date of Rule: August 19, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to increase the pink salmon portion of the salmon daily limit in Catch Record Card areas 5, 6, and 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the pub

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to provide for treaty Indian fishing opportunity in the Columbia River while protecting salmon listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule making implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes and federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-3

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To amend WAC 363-116-078 Pilot training program, pursuant to RCW 34.05.350 Emergency rules and amendments, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergency situations as defined by RCW 34.05.350 . Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 363-116-078. Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 88.16 RCW, Pilotage Act. Other Authority: RCW 34.05.350 Emergency rules and amendments. Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good

Effective Date of Rule: August 18, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule [is to] open Chinook retention seven days per week in Catch Record Card Area 2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-07500S; and amending WAC 220-313-075. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation o

Effective Date of Rule: August 18, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open hatchery Chinook retention seasons in a portion of Catch Record Card Area 10. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000G; and amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the prese

Effective Date of Rule: August 17, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is open coastal commercial salmon troll seasons with weekly landing and possession limits of seven Chinook and 100 coho. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-354-30000X; and amending WAC 220-354-300. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a

Effective Date of Rule: August 20, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to modify commercial salmon seasons in Willapa Bay Areas 2M and 2R on August 20 and 25, 2023. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-354-250. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public heal

Effective Date of Rule: August 21, 2023. Purpose: Closes harvest of sea cucumber in Districts 2-2 and 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-73000J; and amending WAC 220-340-730. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that ob

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to delay the recreational crab season opening in Marine Area 7 North, previously scheduled to begin August 17, until further notice. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-04000I and 220-330-04000J; and amending WAC 220-330-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate a

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule: (1) Clarifies the pot limit for shrimp pot fisheries is specific to each gear type and allows a separate maximum 100 pot limit for spot shrimp pots and nonspot shrimp pots respectively. (2) Defines the first spot shrimp catch accounting period as being from May 8 to August 1, 2023, and allows 5,000 pounds of spot shrimp to be harvested per license for the first catch accounting period. (3) Defines the second spot shri

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Narcan as over-the-counter (OTC) status and adding a new section in chapter 246-945 WAC. In March 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the 4 mg nasal spray naloxone under the brand Narcan as an OTC drug. Narcan is an opioid antagonist indicated for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Currently, WAC 246-945-030 incorporates the 39th edition of the Approved Drug Products with Therape

Effective Date of Rule: August 15, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close shoreline fishing for game fish in a portion of the Rimrock Reservoir and to close fishing for game fish in South Fork Tieton River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is n

Effective Date of Rule: August 11, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Area 10. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000E; and amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, saf

Effective Date of Rule: August 18, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open fall Chinook seasons in portions of the Snake River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, a

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open salmon seasons in the Snohomish River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000P; and amending WAC 220-312-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, s

Effective Date of Rule: August 10, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to implement a hook restriction to require anglers to use one single-point hook with a hook gap of 3/4 inch or less in the lower Samish River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency WAC 220-340-52000L: (1) Clarifies the pot limit for shrimp pot fisheries is specific to each gear type and allows a separate maximum 100 pot limit for spot shrimp pots and nonspot shrimp pots respectively. (2) Defines the first spot shrimp catch accounting period as being from May 8 to August 1, 2023, and allows 5,000 pounds of spot shrimp to be harvested per license for the first catch accounting period. (3) Defines the se

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This rule-making order amends chapter 16-470 WAC, Quarantine — Agricultural pests, to expand the boundaries of the internal quarantine for Japanese beetle within Washington state. The quarantine prohibits the movement of regulated articles located inside the quarantine area from moving outside of it. The quarantine prevents potentially infested host material from being transported to other parts of the state, thereby limiting the spread o

Effective Date of Rule: August 9, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Area [11] and to open the area surrounding the Dash Point Pier to food fish and shellfish harvest. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000Y; and amending WAC 220-313-060 and 220-311-020. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immed

Effective Date of Rule: August 8, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend recreational shrimp rules in Puget Sound. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-07000U; and amending WAC 220-330-070. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to correct/clarify West Elliott Bay salmon seasons and allow chum retention in Catch Record Card Area 10 during the month of October as agreed [to] during the 2023 North of Falcon season setting process and listed in the list of agreed-to fisheries (LOAF). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-06000D; and amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04

Effective Date of Rule: August 7, 2023. Purpose: Opens harvest of sea cucumber in all parts of District 5 except a designated closed area within a one nautical mile radius of Gig Harbor. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-73000I; and amending WAC 220-340-730. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary

Effective Date of Rule: September 16, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open retention of white sturgeon in Lake Roosevelt from September 16 through November 30, 2023. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the pub

Effective Date of Rule: August 9, 2023. Purpose: This emergency rule will allow nontreaty commercial fishing opportunities in the Columbia River while protecting fish listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes, federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon, and Washington fish and wildlife commission policy guidance for Columbia River fisheries. Ci

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule, WAC 220-340-52000K: (1) Clarifies the pot limit for shrimp pot fisheries is specific to each gear type and allows a separate maximum 100 pot limit for spot shrimp pots and nonspot shrimp pots, respectively. (2) Defines the first spot shrimp catch accounting period as being from May 8 to August 1, 2023, and allows 5,000 pounds of spot shrimp to be harvested per license for the first catch accounting period. (3) Defines

Effective Date of Rule: August 4, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close recreational Chinook retention and lower the coho portion of the salmon daily limit for Catch Record Card Area 10. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the pr

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: In alignment with SHB 1550, passed by the Washington state legislature in 2023, the emergency rules establish the transition to kindergarten program. The rules provide for the administration of, the allocation of state funding for, and minimum standards and requirements for the transition to kindergarten program for the 2023-24 school year. The office of superintendent of public instruction will also conduct permanent rule making concerni

Effective Date of Rule: August 2, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close recreational fishing in the upper Skykomish River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000N; and amending WAC 220-312-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public healt

Effective Date of Rule: July 29, 2023. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to close sturgeon fishing in the Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to Priest Rapids Dam. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2023. Purpose: This emergency rule sets the initial 2023 Puget Sound commercial sea cucumber seasons. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-340-730. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that obser

Effective Date of Rule: July 29, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close recreational Chinook retention and open hatchery coho and pink salmon seasons daily in Catch Record Card Area 9. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the prese

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to close Chinook retention in Catch Record Card Area 2 on Fridays and Saturdays. This rule also prohibits possession of Chinook onboard a vessel on Fridays and Saturdays in Area 2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-313-07500R; and amending WAC 220-313-075. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good c

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2023. Purpose: This emergency rule is necessary to remove size restrictions and daily limits from gamefish in Williams Lake in Stevens County and June, North Windmill, and North North Windmill lakes in Grant County. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or r

Effective Date of Rule: August 1, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open a sockeye fishery in a portion of the Wenatchee River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-050. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare,

Effective Date of Rule: July 28, 2023. Purpose: This emergency rule is needed to open recreational salmon seasons in Catch Record Card Area 7. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-313-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and tha

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: WAC 220-340-52000J: (1) Clarifies the pot limit for shrimp pot fisheries is specific to each gear type and allows a separate maximum 100 pot limit for spot shrimp pots and nonspot shrimp pots respectively. (2) Defines the first spot shrimp catch accounting period as being from May 8 to August 1, 2023, and allows 5,000 pounds of spot shrimp to be harvested per license for the first catch accounting period. (3) Defines the second spot shrim

Effective Date of Rule: August 17, 2023. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open recreational halibut seasons in Catch Record Card Areas 1 through 10 and to increase the annual limit for halibut to six fish. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-314-03000P; and amending WAC 220-314-030. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendmen

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Other Findings Required by Other Provisions of Law as Precondition to Adoption or Effectiveness of Rule: Issuance of a formal emergency drought declaration, directed by the governor and signed by the department of ecology (ecology) director. Purpose: Ecology is adopting a new emergency rule chapter 173-167 WAC, Emergency drought funding. This emergency rule provides eligibility criteria for grant funds to alleviate hardship resulting from the drou