Agenda for Saturday!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15
8:30 AM

13. OPEN PUBLIC INPUT
The Commission is a direct link between citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The public is encouraged to share views of Department programs and topics of concern during this portion of the workshop.
NOTE: This time is set-aside for those who cannot be present later in the day. If workable, please provide your comments during the Open Public Input session later in the day.

14. HYDRAULIC PERMIT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (H.P.M.S.) - BRIEFING:
Department staff will provide an overview and brief demonstration of the HPMS web application.
Staff Report:
Gayle Kreitman, Regulatory Services Section Manager, Habitat Program
Jim Eby, Program Manager, Information Technology Services

15. WASHINGTON INTERACTIVE LICENSING DATABASE (W.I.L.D.) - BRIEFING:
Department staff will provide an update for the Commission on the WILD Project and the status of plans to develop the next generation of the recreational license sales system.
Staff Report:
Jim Eby, Program Manager, Information Technology Services

16. MARINE PROTECTED AREAS UPDATE - RULE BRIEFING:
Department staff, along with Mark Plunkett of the Seattle Aquarium, will brief the Commission on proposed rule amendments and new WAC sections that would create Marine Protected Areas on beaches in six parks owned by the City of Seattle. The rule amendments will be proposed in approximately March 2005 through the expedited rule making process.
Staff Report:
Mary Lou Mills, Marine Ecosystems Manager, Fish Program

17. NORTH OF FALCON POLICY - BRIEFING:
Department staff will present a briefing on key elements of the Commission's current North of Falcon Policy (C-3608), which has a termination date of Dec. 31, 2004. The Commission will consider adoption of a renewed or revised North of Falcon Policy at its February 4-5, 2005,
Commission meeting in Olympia.
Staff Report:
Phil Anderson, Special Assistant, IRM
Patrick Pattillo, Salmon Policy Coordinator, IRM

18. COLUMBIA RIVER WILD WINTER STEELHEAD IMPACT RATE - BRIEFING:

Department staff will brief the Commission on a request to NOAA for modification to the current impact rate allowed under the Endangered Species Act. In February, Department staff will request the Commission for policy guidance regarding wild winter steelhead management in the Columbia River
Staff Report:
Cindy LeFleur, Columbia River Policy Coordinator, IRM
Guy Norman, Region 5 Director