Summary of proposed rule
The department is considering rulemaking to amend requirements in the coastal and Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fisheries.
Scope and rationale for proposed rule
New rules, amendments to rules and clarification of existing rules are needed to enhance fishery monitoring and risk reduction for marine life entanglements. These new measures accomplish conservation objectives and improve enforceability of current rules.
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For more information
For questions, please contact Kelly Henderson at Kelly.Henderson@dfw.wa.gov.
Public comments
To view and submit comments, please visit the Commercial Dungeness Crab engagement page for crab rules.
You may also leave comments by sending an email, either with or without an attachment to commercial crab rules@publicinput.com or voicemail to 855-925-2801 project code 10580.