The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is considering amendments and/or additions to Chapter 332-30 WAC regarding the use of state-owned aquatic lands for commercial finfish net pen aquaculture.

 

Rule Making Reference # WSR 23-09-046, # WSR 24-20-146

 

Anyone may provide written or oral comment at the BNR meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, beginning at 9 AM. 

• Email:  Send messages to bnr@dnr.wa.gov no later than noon on January 6.
• Oral Comment: Registration for in-person or online comment begins at noon on December 20. Please note that comment space is limited and offered on a first-come first-served basis, so to increase likelihood of receiving a comment slot you should be prepared to sign up as soon as the link opens. The comment registration link will be available here: https://www.dnr.wa.gov/about/boards-and-councils/board-natural-resources

The comment period closed on November 7, 2024.

To submit comments, please visit: https://wadnr.commentinput.com?id=HdVJB8bZ5

 

You may also leave comments by sending an email to netpens@dnr.wa.gov or by mail to:

 

 

 

 

1111 Washington St SE

Natural Resources Building, Room 172

Olympia, WA 98501

 

Registration to attend the hearing is not required. 

 

Staff Contact: Noel.Sharp@dnr.wa.gov