pa-56-36-1300: Proposed special regulation designations; removal of a portion of Powell Creek, section 01 waters limited to specific purposes—Exclusive Use Fishing Areas Program

Summary

The Fish and Boat Commission (Commission) has approved guidelines with regard to encouraging public participation on possible changes to the designation of streams, stream sections or lakes for special regulation programs. Under 58 Pa. Code Chapter 65 (relating to special fishing regulations), the Commission designates or redesignates certain streams, stream sections and lakes as being subject to special fishing regulations. These designations and redesignations are effective after Commission approval when they are posted at the site and a notice is published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin . Under the Commission's guidelines, a notice concerning the proposed designation of a stream, stream section or lake under special regulations ordinarily will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin before the matter is reviewed by the Board of Commissioners. At the next Commission meeting on October 26, 2026, the Commission will consider taking the following action with respect to waters subject to special fishing regulations under 58 Pa. Code Chapter 65, effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin . 58 Pa. Code § 65.21. Waters limited to specific purposes exclusive use fishing areas The Commission will consider removing a portion of the following water to its list of waters limited to specific purposes exclusive use fishing areas for both children and special populations, regulated and managed under 58 Pa. Code § 65.21 (relating to waters limited to specific purposes...

The agency’s own summary, as published.