The conversion process is essential. Here's why. First, a policy is advisory. There is no method to sue for violation of a policy. It can be ignored with little ramifications.

With a WAC, there are consequences for violating. And it would allow us to sue if needed.

Here is a link to the steps, if anyone would like to read through them:

Steps to Rule Making

The advantages to a rule, and particularly the process, is the public input period! We then can speak to the Commission directly to include open meetings! They can also address their delegations in a very narrow manner, so we will never see what happened in the Ten year plan. A WAC can be easily changed, so it is flexible enough to evolve as we progress in our fisheries.

But, it's all for nothing IF THE AAG CONVINCES THE COMMISSION TO KILL IT!