Rules Information Center

Rule Making Overview

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife follows the state laws that govern its rule making activity.

The Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 34.05 RCW) requires that agencies conduct a process that ensures public involvement opportunities and considers the economic impact of its rules.

The Regulatory Fairness Act (chapter 19.85 RCW) requires agencies to consider disproportionate impacts of rules on small businesses.

The State Environmental Policy Act (chapter 197-11 WAC) requires agencies to consider environmental impacts of rules.

For more information, please see the links below:

• Current rule making activities
  These are proposed rule changes that the public can comment on.
• Permanent rules and rules adopted within the last 12 months
  These are rule changes that have gone through the normal public-notification process and are now final. 
• Emergency rules
  These are critical rule changes that require immediate action and are good for 120 days or less.
• How to participate
• Other regulatory resources

WDFW Contact Information

For more information on WDFW's rule-development process, please contact:

WDFW Rules Coordinator
600 Capitol Way N
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
Phone: 360-902-2930
Email: lori.preuss@dfw.wa.gov