Can anyone confirm that WDFW has submitted its application to NOAA? And assuming so, what route is WDFW taking to get ESA coverage? For example, is it proceeding via a section 7 consultation because there is a nexus to some federal action, or maybe via a Rule 4(d) exemption by submitting a fishery management and evaluation plan. Either way, compliance with NEPA could be a stumbling block to getting the requisite ESA coverage in place in time for this summer's fisheries.