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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 13-1663

RULES AND REGULATIONS

FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION

[ 58 PA. CODE CH. 65 ]

Fishing; Special Fishing Regulations

[43 Pa.B. 5452]
[Saturday, September 14, 2013]

 The Fish and Boat Commission (Commission) amends Chapter 65 (relating to special fishing regulations). The Commission is publishing this final-form rulemaking under the authority of 30 Pa.C.S. (relating to the Fish and Boat Code) (code). This final-form rulemaking modifies and updates the Commission's fishing regulations.

A. Effective Date

 The final-form rulemaking will go into effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

B. Contact Person

 For further information on the final-form rulemaking, contact Wayne Melnick, Esq., P. O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000, (717) 705-7810. This final-form rulemaking is available on the Commission's web site at www.fish.state.pa.us.

C. Statutory Authority

 The amendments to § 65.24 (relating to miscellaneous special regulations) are published under the statutory authority of section 2307(a) of the code (relating to waters limited to specific purposes).

D. Purpose and Background

 The final-form rulemaking is designed to improve, enhance and update the Commission's fishing regulations. The specific purpose of the amendments is described in more detail under the summary of change.

E. Summary of Change

 At its October 2012 meeting, the Commission removed 45 waters from the Early Season Trout Stocked Waters program under former § 65.10 and redesignated them as approved trout waters open to year-round fishing under § 65.19 (relating to approved trout waters open to year-round fishing). Included in this action were the Shenango River (from the Shenango River Dam downstream 1.5 miles to SR 3025) and the Youghiogheny River (from the Youghiogheny Reservoir downstream to the confluence with the Casselman River). These two river sections are also currently regulated under miscellaneous special regulations under § 65.24. The language of these miscellaneous special regulations is consistent with former § 65.10. Therefore, to be consistent with the Commission's prior action, the miscellaneous special regulations on these waters should be removed. The Commission therefore has amended § 65.24 to read as set forth in the proposed rulemaking published at 43 Pa.B. 2035 (April 13, 2013).

 The Executive Director exercised his authority under § 65.25 (relating to temporary changes to fishing regulations) to remove these miscellaneous special regulations. See 42 Pa.B. 7788 (December 22, 2012). These temporary modifications became effective on January 1, 2013, and will remain in effect until publication of this final-form rulemaking in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

F. Paperwork

 The final-form rulemaking will not increase paperwork and will not create new paperwork requirements.

G. Fiscal Impact

 The final-form rulemaking will not have adverse fiscal impact on the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions. The final-form rulemaking will not impose new costs on the private sector or the general public.

H. Public Involvement

 Notice of proposed rulemaking was published at 43 Pa.B. 2035. The Commission did not receive public comments concerning the proposed rulemaking.

Findings

 The Commission finds that:

 (1) Public notice of intention to adopt the amendments adopted by this order has been given under sections 201 and 202 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 769, No. 240) (45 P. S. §§ 1201 and 1202) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, 1 Pa. Code §§ 7.1 and 7.2.

 (2) A public comment period was provided. The Commission did not receive public comments concerning this rulemaking.

 (3) The adoption of the amendments of the Commission in the manner provided in this order is necessary and appropriate for administration and enforcement of the authorizing statutes.

Order

 The Commission, acting under the authorizing statutes, orders that:

 (a) The regulations of the Commission, 58 Pa. Code Chapter 65, are amended by amending § 65.24 to read as set forth at 43 Pa.B. 2035.

 (b) The Executive Director will submit this order and 43 Pa.B. 2035 to the Office of Attorney General for approval as to legality and form as required by law.

 (c) The Executive Director shall certify this order and 43 Pa.B. 2035 and deposit them with the Legislative Reference Bureau as required by law.

 (d) This order shall take effect upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

JOHN A. ARWAY, 
Executive Director

 Fiscal Note: Fiscal Note 48A-241 remains valid for the final adoption of the subject regulation.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 13-1663. Filed for public inspection September 13, 2013, 9:00 a.m.]


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