A public hearing will be conducted by the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Flint Oak, 2639 Quail Road, Fall River, Kansas, to consider the approval and adoption of proposed regulations of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.

A regulatory hearing on business of the Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Commission will begin at 7:00 p.m., October 18 at the location listed above. There will be public comment periods at the beginning of the 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 19 at the location listed above.

This permanent regulation establishes definitions. The proposed amendment would add a definition for artificial lure to clarify the regulations for Alabama rigs.

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

This permanent regulation establishes the hand fishing permit and requirements. The proposed amendment would rescind the reporting requirements following the end of the hand fishing season.

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

This exempt regulation establishes the creel limit, size limit, possession limit, and open season for fishing. The proposed version of the regulation adds new trout waters and updates 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.