ATTENDANCE:
Commission	Public (Cont.)
Lisa Pelly, Chair	Shari Stoican, Puget Sound Anglers
Kelly White, Vice Chairman	Tim Coleman, Kettle Range Conservation Group
Russ Cahill Bill	McCutcheon, NAPA
Don Heinicke	Peggy Warner, NAPA
Dean Lydig	Chuck Wilson, NAPA
John McGlenn	Merle Stout, NAPA
Will Roehl	Frank Urabeck, NMTA
Bob Tuck	Joseph Murray, Merrill and Ring
	Gerry Erickson, Defenders of Wildlife
Commission Staff:	Joann Welch
Debbie Nelson	Curtis Welch
	Jim Hearn
Department	John Clark
Larry Peck, Acting Director	Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Dan Budd	David Vales, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Steve Pozzanghera	Tony Wells, Citizens for WA Wildlife
Mike Kuttel	Georg Ziegltrum, WA Forest Protection Assn.
Dave Ware	LeRoy Millard, Renton Fish and Game Club
Rolf Johnson	Mark Pike
Elyse Kane	Richard Gidner, Humane Society
Pat Chapman	Richard Rzesutek
Jim Lux	Paul Krett
Peter Birch	Tony Cobe, Lavinial
Bill Frymire	Gerald Sweeney, Lavinial
Nina Carter	Jay Nagle
Kent Dimmitt	Leif Nagle
Morris Barker	Vernon Young, Federation of Fly Fishers
Rich Lincoln	Larry Dixon
Pat Michael	Kate Stenberg
Guy Norman	Jessica Eskow, Champion
Jim Nielsen	Charles Knuth, GPAA
Betty Buckley	Clark Chase, WA Prospectors & Mining Assn.
Phil Anderson	Don Johnson, WPMA
Other Department Staff	Allen Kastl, YPA
	Richard Razor
Public	Duane Pittman
Lisa Wathne, PAWS	Nancy Pennington
Ralph Turner	Claudine Erlandson
Don Walker	Elmer Wagner
Delrene Buckley, Boeing Prospectors	Scott Karvis
Gene Palmer, Fat Chance Mining	Keith Wederspalm, Fat Chance Mining
Edward Wood, NAPA	William Willette, Bedrock Prospectors
Bobbie Thorniley, WA St. Trappers Assn.	Richard LeCain, Colville Tribes
Bill Robinson, Trout Unlimited	Bob Morton, Senator
Michael & Leslie Lundstrom	Greg & Candy Christensen
Myron Saikewicz	Mel Hurd, South Sound Fly Fishers
Joe Jauquet	James Young, WA Fly Fishing Club
Roy Morris, Olympic Peninsula Fly Fishers	Nancy Messmer, NW Women Flyfishers
Jan Naragon, NW Women Flyfishers	Preston Singletary
Eddie Hawkins, WWWC	John Thompson
Paul Rantner	David Burger, People for Salmon
Robert Young, NFA	Jack Berryman, Trout Unlimited
Larry Swanson, SWWA	Les Johnson, Frank Amato Publications
Norman Bjelland, W. WA Walleye Club	Blake Smith
Brian Abbott	Dan Wyckoff
Mike Hirko	Jack Havens
David Essick	David Beatty
Todd Alsbury	Doug Merino
Larry DePaul	John Oakes, Spot Shrimp Advisory Board
Robert Anderson	Bill Young
Brad Kropp	Bob Lake, Willapa Bay Gillnetters
Robert Steiner, Peninsula Bass Club	Robert Thatcher, Long Lake Bass Club
Jim Hull	Jim Koolick
David Schorsch, Sea Run Cutthroat Coal.	Randy Hieronymns
Bruce Samuelson	Bruce Ferguson
Tim Stearns, Save Our Wild Salmon	John Arechavala
Jesse Scott	Rick Jeter
Dale Dennis, Evergreen Fly Fishing Club	Vance Luff, Lower Columbia Fly Fishers
Harold Tuller

Friday, December 4:

Chair Pelly called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m.

COMMISSIONERS' DISCUSSION:

Commissioners discussed recent activities and items of general interest.

OPEN PUBLIC INPUT:

Two individuals provided oral testimony on issues of concern.

LAND TRANSACTION:

Dan Budd presented the Department's recommendation of approval of a proposed land transaction.

Commissioner Cahill moved, seconded by Commissioner Roehl, to approve the sale of the surplus Peone Creek property in Spokane County to Kaiser Aluminum for $80,001. The motion carried unanimously.

AMENDMENT TO 1999-2000 OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS AND

SMALL GAME SEASONS, SPECIAL HUNTING SEASONS:

Steve Pozzanghera presented the Department's final recommendation of adoption of permanent amendments to the following rules:

• WAC 232-28-264, 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 Official Hunting Hours and Small Game Seasons

• WAC 232-28-260, Special Hunting Seasons.

These amendments would provide tag language changes consistent with the license reform bill and clarify goose hunting hours during the September Canada goose season. These amendments would also define eligibility for youth and age 65 and over permit hunts, and establish a process for applying for either black bear or cougar permit hunts.

No oral testimony on the rule proposals was received during the meeting.

Commissioner Roehl moved, seconded by Commissioner White, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-264, 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 Official Hunting Hours and Small Game Seasons, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff; and to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-260, Special Hunting Seasons, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff, with a special finding that it be effective January 1, 1999. The motion carried unanimously.

ESTABLISHMENT OF 2000 BIG GAME AND TURKEY AUCTION

PERMIT AND RAFFLE SEASONS:

Dave Ware presented the Department's final recommendation of adoption of a permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-274, 1999 Big Game and Wild Turkey Auction Permits and Raffles, to establish the big game and wild turkey auction permit and raffle seasons for 2000.

No oral testimony on the rule proposal was received during the meeting.

Commissioner White moved, seconded by Commissioner Roehl, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-274, 1999 Big Game and Auction Permits and Raffles, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff, with a delayed effective date of January 1, 2000. The motion carried unanimously.

ESTABLISHMENT OF 1999 BLACK BEAR PERMIT SEASON AND QUOTAS/

AMENDMENT TO 1999-2000 BLACK BEAR AND COUGAR SEASONS:

Steve Pozzanghera presented the Department's final recommendation of adoption of the following rule proposals:

• WAC 232-28-275, 1999 Black Bear Special Permit Season and Quotas: This rule would establish a 1999 spring permit season and quotas for black bear in the Blue Mountains.

• Permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-272, 1998-99 and 1999-2000 Black Bear and Cougar Hunting Seasons and Regulations: This amendment would provide license and tag language changes consistent with the license reform bill and increase the cougar bag limit. This amendment would also shorten the 1999 fall bear season in the Blue Mountains and change the bear season opener to follow Labor Day.

Seven individuals provided oral testimony on the rule proposals during the meeting.

Commissioner Lydig moved, seconded by Commissioner White, to adopt WAC 232-28-275, 1999 Black Bear Special Permit Season and Quotas, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff, with a special finding that it be effective January 1, 1999; and to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-272, 1998-99 and 1999-2000 Black Bear and Cougar Hunting Seasons and Regulations.

Commissioner Cahill moved, seconded by Commissioner Pelly, to amend the motion to remove the spring bear hunt in the Blue Mountains and leave the fall black bear season in the Blue Mountains as it was previously adopted. The motion to amend the motion failed.

The motion carried.

AMENDMENT TO PLWMA HUNTING SEASONS, RULES,

AND BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS:

Rolf Johnson presented the Department's final recommendation of adoption of a permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-271, Private Lands Wildlife Management Area Hunting Seasons, Rules and Boundary Descriptions. This amendment would modify the 1999 deer general season for Champion PLWMA and establish 1999 deer permit, access quotas and raffle seasons. This amendment would also establish 1999 elk raffle seasons.

One individual provided oral testimony on the rule proposal during the meeting.

Commissioner White moved, seconded by Commissioner McGlenn, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-271, Private Lands Wildlife Management Area Hunting Seasons, Rules and Boundary Descriptions, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff. The motion carried unanimously.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT:

Acting Director Peck reviewed significant Department issues and activities since the October 27, 1998 Commission meeting.

BUDGET UPDATE:

Acting Director Peck and Jim Lux provided a status report on the Department's current biennial budget.

ADOPTION OF MINERAL PROSPECTING RULE PROPOSALS:

Elyse Kane, Pat Chapman, and Peter Birch presented the Department's final recommendation of adoption of rule proposals for conducting small scale prospecting and mining activities and other mineral prospecting activities.

Eighteen individuals provided oral testimony on the rule proposals during the meeting.

Commissioner Cahill moved, seconded by Commissioner Lydig, to:

• - Adopt the following rule proposals, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff:
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-020, Definitions
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-031, Pamphlet Hydraulic Project Approvals--Procedures
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-200, Mineral Prospecting Technical Provisions
  • WAC 220-110-201, Common Mineral Prospecting Technical Provisions
  • WAC 220-110-202, Use of Class 0 Mineral Prospecting Equipment
  • WAC 220-110-203, Use of Class I Mineral Prospecting Equipment
  • WAC 220-110-204, Use of Class II Mineral Prospecting Equipment
  • WAC 220-110-205, Use of Class III Mineral Prospecting Equipment
  • WAC 220-110-206, Authorized Work Times and Watercourses for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects by Specific Watercourse, Except the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Lakes, Salt Waters and Waters Within National Park Boundaries Using Class I and II Equipment
  • WAC 220-110-207, Authorized Work Times and Watercourses for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects in the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Lakes, Salt Waters and Waters Within National Park Boundaries Using Class I and II Equipment
  • WAC 220-110-208, Authorized Work Times and Watercourses for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects Using Class III Equipment Only
  • WAC 220-110-209, Authorized Work Times and Watercourses for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects Using Class 0 Equipment Only
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-340, Informal Appeal of Adverse Administrative Decisions
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-350, Formal Appeal of Administrative Decisions;
• Repeal WAC 220-110-210, Mineral Prospecting (Sluicing), and WAC 220-110-220, Mineral Prospecting (Dredging); and
• Authorize the Director to pursue expedited repeal of WAC 232-21-101, Gold and Fish.

Commissioner McGlenn moved, seconded by Commissioner Tuck, to amend the motion to modify WAC 220-110-201 (5) to read: "A maximum of five individuals eight years of age and over may collect and process aggregate..." The motion to amend the motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Tuck moved, seconded by Commissioner Lydig, to amend the motion to modify WAC 220-110-206 for Yakima County, Yakima River, as follows:

• Change work times from mouth to Roza Dam to June 1 - September 15
• Add Rattlesnake Creek, July 15 - August 15
• Add Bumping River, July 15 - August 15.

The motion to amend the motion carried unanimously.

The motion, as amended, carried unanimously.

OPEN PUBLIC INPUT:

One individual provided oral testimony on issues of concern.

Chair Pelly recessed the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m. The Commission met in Executive Session to discuss current and/or potential litigation.

Saturday, December 5:

Chair Pelly called the meeting back to order at 8:00 a.m.

OPEN PUBLIC INPUT:

Three individuals provided oral testimony on issues of concern.

REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUPS:

Nina Carter and Kent Dimmitt presented an update on activities and accomplishments of the Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups.

Robert Anderson, Chair of the Regional Fisheries Enhancement Program State Citizens Advisory Board, presented the Advisory Board's recommendations to improve and expand the program. Department staff will work with the Advisory Board and the appropriate Commission committee to address the Board's concerns and then provide another update to the full Commission in February or March 1999.

AMENDMENT TO SHELLFISH TRANSFER RESTRICTION--EUROPEAN GREEN CRAB:

Morris Barker presented the Department's recommendation of adoption of a permanent amendment to WAC 220-72-076, Unlawful Acts--Permit Required, to prohibit accidental transport and introduction of the European green crab from coastal waters to other marine waters.

No oral testimony on the proposed rule amendment was received during the meeting.

Commissioner Roehl moved, seconded by Commissioner Cahill, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 220-72-076, Unlawful Acts--Permit Required. The motion carried unanimously.

ADOPTION OF OCEAN SPOT PRAWNS/OCEAN SHRIMP FISHERIES--EMERGING COMMERCIAL FISHERY IMPLEMENTATION:

Morris Barker explained that the Commission was originally scheduled to consider adoption of rule proposals for ocean spot prawns/ocean shrimp fisheries. However, the RCWs specifically require the Director to make the designated regulatory actions. Therefore, this will be the public hearing for these rule proposals for consideration of adoption by the Director.

Morris presented the Department's recommendation of Director adoption of the following rule proposals:

• Permanent amendment to WAC 220-52-050, Shrimp Fishery--Coastal Waters: This amendment would properly describe the ocean pink shrimp fishery and the allowable bycatch.
• WAC 220-88B-010, Emerging Commercial Fishery--Coastal--Purpose: This rule would describe the purpose of Chapter 88B with regard to establishing the coastal spot shrimp pot and trawl fisheries as emerging commercial fisheries.
• WAC 220-88B-020, Designation of the Coastal Spot Shrimp Pot Fishery and Coastal Shrimp Trawl as Emerging Commercial Fisheries: This rule would designate these two fisheries as emerging commercial fisheries in accordance with governing RCWs and make it unlawful to participate in these fisheries unless fishers have been issued appropriate licenses and permits.
• WAC 220-88B-030, Emerging Commercial Fishery--Eligibility for Coastal Experimental Fishery Permits--Terms and Conditions of Use--Renewal: This rule would specify qualification criteria for permit eligibility in terms of the qualifying time period and amount of spot shrimp landed during the qualifying period for pot gear and trawl gear, and provide for reciprocity with Oregon shrimpers who qualify with Washington catches. The rule would also describe procedures for permit administration and set a cap on the allowable harvest.
• WAC 220-88B-040, Coastal Spot Shrimp Pot Experimental Fishery--Season and Gear--Species Restriction: This rule would designate fishing seasons and gear restrictions for spot shrimp pot gear; set maximum gear allowed per permit; establish pot construction and identification requirements; and specify allowable by-catch of other species.
• WAC 220-88B-050, Coastal Spot Shrimp Trawl Experimental Fishery--Season and Gear--Trawl Gear Restriction--Pot Gear Restriction--Species Restriction: This rule would designate fishing season and trawl gear restrictions for sport shrimp trawl gear, establish gear construction rules, and specify allowable by-catch of other species.

Morris presented for Commission consideration of adoption the management goals and objectives for the ocean spot shrimp fishery.

Four individuals provided oral testimony on the rule proposals and the management goals and objectives during the meeting.

Commissioner Roehl moved, seconded by Commissioner Cahill, to adopt the management goals and objectives for the ocean spot shrimp fishery. The motion carried unanimously.

Acting Director Peck stated that he will use today's meeting as the public hearing for the rule proposals and will continue rule adoption action until December 16, 1998. Between now and then, he will review the file on public input before consideration of adoption of the rule proposals.

ADOPTION OF COASTAL DUNGENESS CRAB--AREA/TIME RESTRICTIONS:

Morris Barker presented the Department's recommendation of adoption of a permanent amendment to WAC 220-52-046, Crab Fishery--Seasons and Areas. This amendment would restrict commercial effort to within four miles of the Washington coast from July 1 through September 15.

No oral testimony on the rule proposal was received during the meeting.

Commissioner Roehl moved, seconded by Commissioner Cahill, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 220-52-046, Crab Fishery--Seasons and Areas. The motion carried unanimously.

PATH SCIENCE AND THE SNAKE RIVER HYDRO-POWER DECISION--BRIEFING:

Guy Norman and Jim Nielsen introduced the Commission to the PATH Science process, how it relates to the 1999 decision on the Snake River Biological Opinion, and upcoming policy decision points for the Commission regarding PATH results and the 1999 decision on recovery of ESA-listed Snake River salmon stocks.

Commissioner Tuck moved, seconded by Commissioner McGlenn, to arrange a joint Washington/Oregon Commission meeting with the specific purpose of a briefing on the PATH process, with the goal being a joint motion between the two Commissions on the Columbia/Snake process, hopefully in January. The motion carried unanimously.

COLUMBIA RIVER FISH MANAGEMENT PLAN RENEWAL--BRIEFING:

Guy Norman presented an update on the Columbia River renegotiation process for the Columbia River Management Plan.

1999-2000 SPORTFISH RULE PROPOSALS:

Rich Lincoln and Pat Michael briefed the Commission and the public on the proposed rule changes for this "minor cycle" year of the sportfishery rule process, including a comprehensive set of rule proposals for sea-run cutthroat management, and a proposal to allow the filleting and consuming of game fish in the field.

This was for discussion and public input purposes only. The Department requested the Commission table consideration of adoption of the rule proposals until the February 5-6, 1999 Commission meeting.

Fifteen individuals provided oral testimony on the rule proposals during the meeting.

Commissioner White moved, seconded by Commissioner Lydig, to table consideration of adoption of the 1999-2000 sport regulation proposals until the February 5-6, 1999 Commission meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

AMENDMENTS TO RECREATIONAL LICENSE AND

LICENSE ISSUANCE RULES:

Betty Buckley presented the Department's final recommendation of adoption of recreational license and license issuance rule proposals.

No oral testimony on the rule proposals was received during the meeting.

Commissioners recommended the Department provide the public with advance notification of the new $2.50 transaction fee.

Commissioner Lydig moved, seconded by Commissioner Cahill, to:

• Adopt the following rule proposals, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff:
  • WAC 220-55-001, Definitions
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-005, Personal Use Food Fish
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-010, Personal Use Shellfish and Seaweed License
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-015, Valid Personal Use License Required
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-040, Free License Definitions
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-050, Three Consecutive Day License Validation Date
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-055, Personal Use License and Catch Record Card Expiration
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-060, Free Personal Use License Issuing Procedure
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-065, Physical Disability Permit
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-100, Personal Use Food Fish License and Shellfish and Seaweed License Dealer
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-105, Personal Use License Dealer--Bonding, Prepayment and Remittance Requirements
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-110,Three Consecutive Day License and Catch Record Card--License Dealer Issuance Duties
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-115, Personal Use License Dealer's Fees
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-120, Personal Use Licenses and Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Stamps--Redemption and Inventory Return
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-125, Catch Record Cards--Accountability and Inventory Return
  • WAC 220-20-070, Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Account--Funding
  • WAC 232-12-072, Eastern Washington Pheasant Enhancement--Funding Level Determination
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-157, Steelhead Permit Card
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-166, Northern Squawfish Sport-Reward Fishery Columbia and Snake Rivers
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-189, Duplicate Licenses, Tags, Etc.--Rules for Issuance
  • WAC 232-12-830, Waters in Which Either a Personal Use Freshwater or Personal Use Saltwater Fishing License is Valid
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-001, Definition of Terms
  • Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-619, Permanent Washington State-wide Game Fish Regulations;
• Adopt the permanent amendments to WAC 220-55-070, Valid Catch Record Card, and WAC 220-140-050, Funding the Fisheries Regional Enhancement Group Account, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff, with a special finding that it be effective January 1, 1999; and
• Repeal the following rules:
  • WAC 220-55-075, Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Stamp
  • WAC 220-55-155, Personal Use License Dealer's Fee
  • WAC 232-12-069, Transport Tag Fees for Black Bear and Cougar
  • WAC 232-12-241, Requirements of License Dealers.

The motion carried unanimously.

STATE/TRIBAL HUNTING STATUS REPORT:

Phil Anderson and Todd Wilbur (Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission) briefed the Commission and the public on the results of the state/tribal hunting meetings and the status of the joint framework plan.

OPEN PUBLIC INPUT:

One individual provided oral testimony on issues of concern.

Chair Pelly adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m.

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Sale of Surplus Property - Peone Creek Property, Spokane County	Motion by Cahill, second by Roehl, to approve the sale of the surplus Peone Creek property in Spokane County to Kaiser Aluminum for $80,001. The motion carried unanimously.
Adoption of Amendment to 1999-2000 Official Hunting Hours and Small Game Seasons, Special Hunting Seasons	Motion by Roehl, second by White, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-264, 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 Official Hunting Hours and Small Game Seasons, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff; and to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-260, Special Hunting Seasons, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff, with a special finding that it be effective January 1, 1999. The motion carried unanimously.
Establishment of 2000 Big Game and Wild Turkey Auction Permit and Raffle Seasons	Motion by White, second by Roehl, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-274, 1999 Big Game and Auction Permits and Raffles, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff, with a delayed effective date of January 1, 2000. The motion carried unanimously.
Establishment of 1999 Black Bear Permit Season and Amendment to 1999-2000 Black Bear and Cougar Seasons	Motion by Lydig, second by White, to adopt WAC 232-28-275, 1999 Black Bear Special Permit Season and Quotas, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff, with a special finding that it be effective January 1, 1999; and to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-272, 1998-99 and 1999-2000 Black Bear and Cougar Hunting Seasons and Regulations. Motion by Cahill, second by Pelly, to amend the motion to remove the spring bear hunt in the Blue Mountains and leave the fall black bear season in the Blue Mountains as it was previously adopted. The motion to amend the motion failed. The motion carried.
Amendment to PLWMA Hunting Seasons	Motion by White, second by McGlenn, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 232-28-271, Private Lands Wildlife Management Area Hunting Seasons, Rules and Boundary Descriptions, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff. The motion carried unanimously.
Adoption of Mineral Prospecting Rule Proposals	Motion by Cahill, second by Lydig, to: Adopt the following rule proposals, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff: Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-020, Definitions Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-031, Pamphlet Hydraulic Project Approvals--Procedures Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-200, Mineral Prospecting Technical Provisions WAC 220-110-201, Common Mineral Prospecting Technical Provisions WAC 220-110-202, Use of Class 0 Mineral Prospecting Equipment WAC 220-110-203, Use of Class I Mineral Prospecting Equipment WAC 220-110-204, Use of Class II Mineral Prospecting Equipment WAC 220-110-205, Use of Class III Mineral Prospecting Equipment WAC 220-110-206, Authorized Work Times and Watercourses for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects by Specific Watercourse, Except the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Lakes, Salt Waters and Waters Within National Park Boundaries Using Class I and II Equipment WAC 220-110-207, Authorized Work Times and Watercourses for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects in the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Lakes, Salt Waters and Waters Within National Park Boundaries Using Class I and II Equipment WAC 220-110-208, Authorized Work Times and Watercourses for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects Using Class III Equipment Only WAC 220-110-209, Authorized Work Times and Watercourses for Mineral Prospecting and Placer Mining Projects Using Class 0 Equipment Only Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-340, Informal Appeal of Adverse Administrative Decisions Permanent amendment to WAC 220-110-350, Formal Appeal of Administrative Decisions; Repeal WAC 220-110-210, Mineral Prospecting (Sluicing), and WAC 220-110-220, Mineral Prospecting (Dredging); and Authorize the Director to pursue expedited repeal of WAC 232-21-101, Gold and Fish. Motion by McGlenn, second by Tuck, to amend the motion to modify WAC 220-110-201 (5) to read: "A maximum of five individuals eight years of age and over may collect and process aggregate..." The motion to amend the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Tuck, second by Lydig, to amend the motion to modify WAC 220-110-206 for Yakima County, Yakima River, as follows: Change work times from mouth to Roza Dam to June 1 - September 15 Add Rattlesnake Creek, July 15 - August 15 Add Bumping River, July 15 - August 15. The motion to amend the motion carried unanimously. The motion, as amended, carried unanimously.
Adoption of Amendment to Shellfish Transfer Restriction -- European Green Crab	Motion by Roehl, second by Cahill, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 220-72-076, Unlawful Acts--Permit Required. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Management Goals and Objectives for Ocean Spot Shrimp Fishery	Motion by Roehl, second by Cahill, to adopt the management goals and objectives for the ocean spot shrimp fishery. The motion carried unanimously.
Adoption of Amendment to Coastal Dungeness Crab---Area/Time Restrictions	Motion by Roehl, second by Lydig, to adopt the permanent amendment to WAC 220-52-046, Crab Fishery--Seasons and Areas. The motion carried unanimously.
PATH Science and Snake River Hydro-power Decision-Briefing	Motion by Tuck, second by McGlenn, to arrange a joint Washington/Oregon Commission meeting with the specific purpose of a briefing on the PATH process, with the goal being a joint motion between the two Commissions on the Columbia/Snake process, hopefully in January. The motion carried unanimously.
Table Adoption of 1999-2000 Sportfish Rule Proposals	Motion by White, second by Lydig, to table consideration of adoption of the 1999-2000 sport regulation proposals until the February 5-6, 1999 Commission meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Adoption of Amendments to Recreational License and License Issuance Rules	Motion by Lydig, second by Cahill, to: Adopt the following rule proposals, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff: WAC 220-55-001, Definitions Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-005, Personal Use Food Fish Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-010, Personal Use Shellfish and Seaweed License Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-015, Valid Personal Use License Required Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-040, Free License Definitions Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-050, Three Consecutive Day License Validation Date Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-055, Personal Use License and Catch Record Card Expiration Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-060, Free Personal Use License Issuing Procedure Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-065, Physical Disability Permit Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-100, Personal Use Food Fish License and Shellfish and Seaweed License Dealer Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-105, Personal Use License Dealer--Bonding, Prepayment and Remittance Requirements Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-110,Three Consecutive Day License and Catch Record Card--License Dealer Issuance Duties Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-115, Personal Use License Dealer's Fees Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-120, Personal Use Licenses and Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Stamps--Redemption and Inventory Return Permanent amendment to WAC 220-55-125, Catch Record Cards--Accountability and Inventory Return WAC 220-20-070, Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Account--Funding WAC 232-12-072, Eastern Washington Pheasant Enhancement--Funding Level Determination Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-157, Steelhead Permit Card Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-166, Northern Squawfish Sport-Reward Fishery Columbia and Snake Rivers Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-189, Duplicate Licenses, Tags, Etc.--Rules for Issuance WAC 232-12-830, Waters in Which Either a Personal Use Freshwater or Personal Use Saltwater Fishing License is Valid Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-001, Definition of Terms Permanent amendment to WAC 232-12-619, Permanent Washington State-wide Game Fish Regulations; Adopt the permanent amendments to WAC 220-55-070, Valid Catch Record Card, and WAC 220-140-050, Funding the Fisheries Regional Enhancement Group Account, as filed with the Code Reviser's Office and amended by staff, with a special finding that it be effective January 1, 1999; and Repeal the following rules: WAC 220-55-075, Recreational Fisheries Enhancement Stamp WAC 220-55-155, Personal Use License Dealer's Fee WAC 232-12-069, Transport Tag Fees for Black Bear and Cougar WAC 232-12-241, Requirements of License Dealers. The motion carried unanimously.

Commissioners in Attendance:

• Lisa Pelly, Chair
• Kelly White, Vice Chairman
• Russ Cahill
• Don Heinicke
• Dean Lydig
• John McGlenn
• Will Roehl
• Bob Tuck