Commercial Fishing Gear Testing

Rule-making status: Preproposal
Rule-making reference: #P2404-18

Summary of proposed rule

Amending current notice requirements for testing commercial fishing gear in WAC chapter 220-353.

Scope and rationale for proposed rule

The department seeks to clarify requirements for notifying law enforcement officers about testing commercial fishing gear for commercial fishing boat owners and operators. 

Public comments

To view and submit comments, please visit the testing commercial gear engagement page.

You may also leave comments by sending an email to testingcommercialfishinggear@publicinput.com  . or by leaving a voicemail message at 855-925-2801 and entering project code 7510.

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