A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Martinelli’s Restaurant Meeting Room, 158 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, Kansas, to consider the approval and adoption of proposed regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.

A general discussion and workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission will begin at 1:00 p.m., October 16 at the location listed above.  The meeting will recess at approximately 5:00 p.m. then resume at 6:30 p.m. at the same location for the regulatory hearing and more business.  There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the afternoon and evening meeting for any issues not on the agenda and additional comment periods will be available during the meeting on agenda items. Old and new business may also be discussed at this time.  If necessary to complete business matters, the Commission will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. October 17 at the location listed above.

This permanent regulation establishes the amount of fees for certain issues of the department.  The proposed amendment would remove the floatline fishing permit from the list of available issues in conjunction with the revocation of K.A.R. 115-18-21. 

The proposed amendment to the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes camping, utility and other fees.  The proposed amendment would add Sand Hills State Park to the list of locations for seasonal RV camping. 

The proposed amendment to the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes taking and use of baitfish or minnows.  The proposed amendment would allow the use of larger mesh size for dip and cast nets to accommodate anglers on restricted bait waters. 

The proposed amendment to the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes general provisions for threatened and endangered species.  The proposed amendments would remove three endangered species and six threatened species from the threatened and endangered species lists. 

The proposed amendment to the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes general provisions for nongame species.  The proposed amendment would add seven species to the list of species in need of conservation. 

The proposed amendment to the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This permanent regulation establishes floatline fishing permit requirements, restrictions and permit duration.  The regulation is proposed for revocation.

The proposed revocation of the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

This exempt regulation establishes creel limits, size limits, possession limits and the open season for fishing.  The proposed version of the regulation would add one new trout location and update the reference document. 

The proposed version of the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.

A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Martinelli’s Restaurant Meeting Room, 158 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, Kansas, to consider the approval and adoption of proposed regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.

A general discussion and workshop meeting on business of the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission will begin at 1:00 p.m., October 16 at the location listed above.  The meeting will recess at approximately 5:00 p.m. then resume at 6:30 p.m. at the same location for the regulatory hearing and more business.  There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the afternoon and evening meeting for any issues not on the agenda and additional comment periods will be available during the meeting on agenda items. Old and new business may also be discussed at this time.  If necessary to complete business matters, the Commission will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. October 17 at the location listed above.

This permanent regulation establishes special provisions for fishing.  The proposed amendment would update the reference document regarding waters containing invasive species. 

The proposed amendment to the regulation is not anticipated to have any appreciable negative economic impact on the department, other agencies, small businesses or the public.