October 2-5, 2013 Agenda

Preliminary Meeting Agenda
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FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION SPECIAL* MEETING
October 2-3, 2013

Tulalip Casino – 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip WA 98271

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013

5:30 P.M. Co-Management Dinner
Leadership from the Puget Sound and Coastal Tribes will meet for dinner with members of the Fish and Wildlife Commission and WDFW leadership.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Co-Management Meeting – Orca 1 Meeting Room
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.

* The meetings above will be open to the public; however no public input will be accepted. Meeting minutes will be available on the website following the meeting.

FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION MEETING
October 4-5, 2013

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013

8:30 A.M. 1. Call to Order

 

  1. Commissioners’ Discussion
  2. Meeting Minute Approval
8:45 A.M. 2. Open Public Input
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
The Director will brief the Commission on various items, including:
  • Legislation/Budget Update
10:40 A.M. BREAK
10:15 A.M. 4. HPA Rules – Briefing
Department staff will brief the Commission on the purpose, scope and timeline for updating the hydraulic code rules.

- Summary (PDF) - PDF format (164 KB)
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF format (1.30 MB)

Staff Report:
Randi Thurston, Protection Division Manager, Habitat Program
12:00 P.M. Lunch Break
1:00 P.M. 5. Proposed Land Transaction – Decision
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) - PDF format (1.53 MB)
- Presentation (PDF) - 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
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) - PDF format (4.1 MB)

PUBLIC INPUT (This item only)
1:45 P.M.

7. Wolf Management Summer 2013 Update – Briefing
Department staff will update the commission on wolf management activities that occurred in the state this summer.

- Summary (PDF) - PDF format (15 KB)
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF format (12.33 MB)

Staff Report: Donny Martorello, Ph.D., Carnivore Section Manager and Stephanie Simek, Wildlife Conflicts Section Manager, Wildlife Program
2:45 P.M. BREAK
3:00
P.M.		 8. Wildlife Interaction Rules – Decision
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) - PDF format (272 KB)
- Presentation (PDF) - PDF format (911 KB)

Staff Report: Dave Ware, Game Division Manager, Wildlife Program
4:00
P.M.		 9. Miscellaneous and Meeting Debrief
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