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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-1050

PROPOSED RULEMAKING

FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION

[58 PA. CODE CH. 69]

Lake Erie Fishing Permit

[29 Pa.B. 3369]

   The Fish and Boat Commission (Commission) proposes to amend Chapter 69 (relating to fishing in Lake Erie and boundary lakes). The Commission is publishing this amendment as a notice of proposed rulemaking under the authority of 30 Pa.C.S. (relating to the Fish and Boat Code) (code). The proposed amendment relates to fishing.

A.  Effective Date

   The proposed amendment, if approved on final rulemaking, will go into effect upon publication of an order adopting the amendment in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

B.  Contact Person

   For further information on the proposed change, contact Laurie E. Shepler, Assistant Counsel, (717) 657-4546, P. O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000. This proposal is available electronically through the Commission's Web site (http://www.fish.state.pa.us).

C.  Statutory Authority

   The proposed amendment is published under the statutory authority of section 2907.2(d) of the code (relating to Lake Erie fishing permits).

D.  Purpose and Background

   The proposed amendment is designed to update, modify and improve Commission regulations relating to fishing. The specific purpose of the amendment is described in more detail under the summary of proposal.

E.  Summary of Proposal

   The Commission has reached its financial goal of recompensing the holders of gill net licenses for boundary lakes as provided in section 2903(h) of the code (relating to boats and net licenses for boundary lakes, gill nets). As a result, anglers are no longer required to purchase a Lake Erie fishing permit effective January 1, 1999. Therefore, there is no need for the existing regulation relating to the Lake Erie fishing permit, and the regulation should be removed.

F.  Paperwork

   The proposed amendment will not increase paperwork and will create no new paperwork requirements.

G.  Fiscal Impact

   The proposed amendment will have no adverse fiscal impact on the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions. The proposed amendment will impose no new costs on the private sector or the general public.

H.  Public Comments

   Interested persons are invited to submit written comments, objections or suggestions about the proposed amendment to the Executive Director, Fish and Boat Commission, P. O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000, within 30 days after publication of this proposal in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Comments submitted by facsimile will not be accepted.

   Comments also may be submitted electronically at ''regulations@fish.state.pa.us.'' A subject heading of the proposal and a return name and address must be included in each transmission. In addition, all electronic comments must be contained in the text of the transmission, not in an attachment. If an acknowledgment of electronic comments is not received by the sender within 2 working days, the comments should be retransmitted to ensure receipt.

PETER A. COLANGELO,   
Executive Director

   Fiscal Note: 48A-98. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

Annex A

TITLE 58.  RECREATION

PART II.  FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION

Subpart B.  FISHING

CHAPTER 69.  FISHING IN LAKE ERIE AND BOUNDARY LAKES

§ 69.18.  [Lake Erie fishing permit] (Reserved).

   [(a)  Form. The Lake Erie fishing permit required by section 2907.2 of the code (relating to Lake Erie fishing permits) shall be issued in the form of a stamp or a sticker.

   (b)  Possession and display. Lake Erie fishing permits shall be permanently affixed to the fishing license at the designated location and displayed with the fishing license. It is unlawful for a person required by section 2907.2 of the code to procure a Lake Erie fishing permit to fish in the Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay or their tributaries unless the person has the Lake Erie fishing permit in possession while fishing and displays it in the manner described in this section.]

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 99-1050. Filed for public inspection July 2, 1999, 9:00 a.m.]


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