Oregon Bulletin
Rule
Caption: Clarification of rule language
exempting commercial vessels from slow-no-wake in Holgate Channel.
Adm.
Order No.: OSMB 17-2011(Temp)
Filed with Sec. of
State: 12-22-2011
Certified to be
Effective: 1-1-12 thru 5-28-12
Notice Publication
Date:
Rules Amended: 250-020-0280
Rules Suspended: 250-020-0280(T)
Subject: This rule action will remove an overly broad exemption
for commercial vessels which is not statutory allowed in ORS 830.015.
Rules Coordinator: June LeTarte—(503) 378-2617
250-020-0280
Boat Operations in Multnomah
County
(1) No person shall operate a boat in excess of 5 MPH:
(a) In North Portland Harbor (Oregon Slough):
(A) From the east end of North Portland Harbor (Oregon
Slough) to a point 800 yards west of the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge,
as marked;
(B) Within 200 feet of a launching ramp, moorage or
houseboat from the east end of North Portland Harbor (Oregon Slough) eastward
along the south shore to the Lower Airport wing dike.
(b) Within 300 feet of the entrance to and in Rooster
Rock boat channel;
(c) Within 200 feet of west shore, as buoyed, between
the southern boundary of Willamette Park Launch Ramp and the northern boundary
of the Willamette Sailing Club;
(d) Within Hayden Bay. The Bay is considered to be all
waters south and west of a line 200 feet north of the Northeast point of Hayden
Island and 200 feet north of the Northwest point of Tomahawk Island as marked;
(e) Within 200 feet of the Oregon Yacht Club floating
home moorage as buoyed (a distance of approximately 1,5000 feet);
(f) Within 200 feet of houseboat moorages in the
Government Island South Channel;
(g) No person shall operate a boat in excess of a
maximum 5 MPH, “Slow-No Wake” speed on the Columbia River south of the buoys
along the northern shore of Government Island in the waters adjacent to the
I-205 Bridge, commonly referred to as Commodore’s Cove, as marked;
(h) Within 100 feet of the Landing Boat Club at RM 15,
Willamette River.
(2) No person shall operate a watercraft in excess of
slow-no-wake in:
(a) The Ross Island Lagoon; and
(b) The Holgate Channel from a line extending northeast
from the north side of the Ross Island Lagoon mouth to the east side of the
channel, and to a line extending from the southern (upstream) tip of Ross
Island due south to the Oregon Yacht Club.
(c) This restriction does not apply to:
(A) Federally documented commercial vessels required to
be inspected under Federal law, including those operated for sand and gravel
operations, with the exception of passenger vessels of less than 100 gross
tons, which are subject to the restriction;
(B) Safety launches while accompanying an organized
rowing or paddling program, club or school.
(3) No person shall operate a boat in excess of a
maximum 5 MPH, “Slow — No Wake” speed on the Columbia River within 300
feet of shore between the Big Eddy Wing dike and the wing dike east of the
entrance to the Chinook Landing boat Basin and within the Chinook Landing Boat
Basin, as marked.
(4) A “pass-through” zone is established in the south
channel of the Columbia River, adjacent to McGuire Island between the east end
of Big Eddy Marina and the west end of McGuire Point Marina as marked.
(a) No person shall operate a motorboat pulling a water
skier or towed device in this zone.
(b) No person shall operate a personal watercraft, as
defined in OAR 250-021-0020, in continuous operation above 5 MPH in this area,
except to transit directly through this zone.
(c) No person shall operate any motorboat in excess of
slow-no wake maximum 5 MPH speed within 200 feet of any houseboat moorage
within the “pass-through” zone.
(5) No person shall operate a boat in excess of 3 MPH
in Rooster Rock Boat Basin.
(6) The following locations are designated racing
motorboat testing areas:
(a) On the Willamette River in Swan Island Lagoon.
Testing is limited to the hours of 3–6 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and
Saturdays;
(b) On the Columbia River between the county launching
ramp at 43rd Street and Buoy #18 (NOS Chart #18531). Testing is limited to the
hours of 8 a.m.–12 noon, Tuesday through Friday.
(7) No person shall operate a motorboat on Benson Lake.
(8) No person shall operate a boat for any reason
within any restricted area at any time without first obtaining permission from
the District Engineer, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, or his duly authorized
representative.
(9) At Bonneville Dam.
(a) The Waters restricted to only Government vessels
are described as all waters of the Columbia River and Bradford Slough within
1,000 feet above and 2,000 feet below the powerhouse. The restricted areas will
be designated by signs;
(b) No person shall operate a boat, including a
commercial recreational tour boat subject to inspection and licensing by the
U.S. Coast Guard, within the Boating Restricted Zone located below Bonneville
lock and dam bounded by a line commencing from the westernmost tip of Robins
Island on the Oregon side of the Columbia River and running at a South 65
degrees West direction a distance of approximately 2100 feet to a point 50 feet
upstream of the Hamilton Island Boat Ramp on the Washington side of the
Columbia River, as marked.
(10) No person shall operate or anchor a boat in the
following described zone in Oregon Slough (North Portland Harbor):
(a) Commencing at the northwesterly corner of that
tract of land described in a Bargain and Sale Deed to RHODIA, Inc., recorded as
Document No. 98028586, Multnomah County Deed Records; Thence, along the
northeasterly line of said tract, S 47°46’ E, 513.54 feet to the northwest
corner of the Alexander Brown Donation Land Claim; Thence, along the north line
of said Claim S 48°30’ E, 764.51 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the SITE
AREA being described herein; Thence, N 29°58’25” E, 133.84 feet; Thence, S 62°44’22”
E, 461.47 feet; Thence, S 29°58’25” W, 227.76 feet to the northeasterly line of
said tract; Thence, along said northeasterly line, N 61°15’ W, 60.85 feet;
Thence, along said northeasterly line, N 52°30’ W, 115.5 feet; Thence, along
said northeasterly line, N 48°30’ W, 291.49 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING as
marked.
(b) This area of land contains 2.0 acres (87,008 sq.
Ft.), more or less.
(c) The intent of this description is to describe a
line that surrounds the limits of the sediment cap location, plus a buffer
zone.
(d) Bearings based on Document No. 98028586, Multnomah
County Deed Records.
(11) No person shall anchor a boat at approximately
River Mile 7 of the Willamette River in Multnomah County described in
Department of State Lands Easement No. 31530-EA, Exhibit A — Legal
Description — Permanent Easement.
(12) No person shall operate a boat in the Willamette
River:
(a) Beginning June 15, 2011, in the area beneath the
temporary construction bridges or lifting cranes used for construction of the Portland-Milwaukie
Light Rail Bridge near river mile 13.8.
(b) In excess of 5 MPH Slow-No-Wake as marked 500 feet
upriver and 500 feet downriver from the centerline of the bridge construction
project from June 15, 2011 to December 31, 2012.
(c) Beginning December 1, 2011, in the area of the
Sellwood Bridge Construction Project, from approximately 375 feet from the west
river bank and 200 feet upstream and downstream of the bridge measured at the
bridge centerline; and about 420 feet from the east river bank and about 200
feet upstream and downstream of the bridge measured at the bridge centerline.
(d) In excess of 5 mph Slow-No-Wake as marked 500 feet
upriver and 500 feet downriver from the centerline of the Sellwood Bridge
construction project, beginning December 1, 2011.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830
Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.175
Hist.: MB 23, f. 9-24-63; MB 26,
f. 7-20-64; MB 51, f. 5-3-73, ef. 5-15-73; MB 61, f. 7-26-74, ef. 7-26-74(Temp)
& 8-25-74(Perm); Renumbered from 250-020-0155; MB 10-1982, f. 10-13-82, ef.
10-15-82; MB 12-1982, f. 12-29-82, ef. 12-31-82; MB 6-1983, f. 9-28-83, ef.
10-3-83; MB 17-1984, f. & ef. 12-3-84; MB 6-1985, f. & ef. 2-5-85; MB
10-1985, f. & ef. 4-24-85; MB 15-1985, f. 10-18-85, ef. 10-21-85; MB
20-1987, f. 11-4-87, ef. 11-15-87; MB 5-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-19-90; MB
11-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-92; MB 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-93; MB
13-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-96; OSMB 7-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef.
5-19-98 thru 11-15-98; OSMB 7-1999, f. & cert. ef. 6-18-99; OSMB 2-2005, f.
& cert. ef. 1-20-05; OSMB 8-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-12-06; OSMB 3-2009,
f. 10-21-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; OSMB 4-2011, f. 3-7-11, cert. ef. 5-25-11; OSMB
8-2011, f. 4-25-11, cert. ef. 6-1-11; OSMB 9-2011(Temp), f. 5-13-11, cert. ef.
6-15-11 thru 10-31-11; Administrative correction, 11-18-11; OSMB 16-2011(Temp),
f. 11-22-11, cert. ef. 12-1-11 thru 5-28-12; OSMB 17-2011(Temp), f. 12-22-11,
cert. ef. 1-1-12 thru 5-28-12
Rule
Caption: Clarification to rule language for
BUII Qualification and Training.
Adm.
Order No.: OSMB 18-2011(Temp)
Filed with Sec. of
State: 12-22-2011
Certified to be
Effective: 12-22-11 thru 6-18-12
Notice Publication
Date:
Rules Amended: 250-010-0440
Subject: This action will remove the reference of the
Director’s authority in the Qualification and Training of Breath Test Equipment
Operators rule. This authority remains with the Board.
Rules Coordinator: June LeTarte—(503) 378-2617
250-010-0440
Qualifications and Training of
Breath Test Equipment Operators
(1) No individual shall operate approved breath testing
equipment to determine the alcohol content of the blood of a person in
accordance with the provisions of ORS 830.535 unless that individual has been
issued a permit to operate such equipment by the Oregon State Police or the
Board.
(2) To qualify for training in the operation of
approved breath testing equipment, an individual must be a police officer as
defined under ORS 181.610 or a technician of the Marine Board, or a technician
of the Oregon State Police:
(3) Upon request of the administrative head of a city,
port or county law enforcement unit, as defined in ORS 181.610, the Oregon
State Police, or the Board will provide training in the operation of approved
breath test equipment for individuals qualified under OAR 250-010-0440.
(4) The Oregon State Police or the Board will provide a
course of instruction as outlined in OAR 257-030-0160.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110 &
830.505 - 830.550
Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.535
Hist.: MB 2-1992, f. & cert.
ef. 3-13-92; MB 4-1995, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-95; OSMB 14-2011, f. &
cert. ef. 11-1-11; OSMB 18-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-22-11 thru 6-18-12
Rule
Caption: Rule procedures for the
Adopt-A-River program.
Adm.
Order No.: OSMB 1-2012
Filed with Sec. of
State: 1-13-2012
Certified to be
Effective: 2-1-12
Notice Publication
Date: 12-1-2011
Rules Amended: 250-017-0000, 250-017-0010, 250-017-0020,
250-017-0030, 250-017-0040
Subject: Rule changes amended, established protocols and best
management practices for the identification and removal of invasive species
through the perimeters of the Adopt-A-River program.
Rules Coordinator: June LeTarte—(503) 378-2617
250-017-0000
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to provide volunteers an
opportunity to remove litter and invasive species to improve the quality of the
waters of this state in accordance with ORS 830.055.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110
Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.055
Hist.: MB 1-1994, f. & cert.
ef. 2-23-94; OSMB 1-2012, f. 1-13-12, cert. ef. 2-1-12
250-017-0010
Scope
Any applicant or person, as defined by ORS 174.100(4),
may adopt a section of the rivers and waterbodies of this state for the purpose
of picking up and removing litter and invasive species.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110
Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.055
Hist.: MB 1-1994, f. & cert.
ef. 2-23-94; OSMB 1-2012, f. 1-13-12, cert. ef. 2-1-12
250-017-0020
Definitions
As used in these rules:
(1) An “applicant” is an individual or individuals,
group, corporation, company, business, partnership, adopting a section of river
or waterbody.
(2) A “spokesperson” is one individual with the
authority to speak on behalf of the applicant.
(3) A “participant” is an individual or member
performing work on the river or waterbody as a representative of the applicant.
(4) “Invasive Species” are noxious weeds identified by
the Oregon Department of Agriculture in OAR chapter 603, division 052
“Quarantine; Noxious Weeds” or the appropriate county governing body as
described in ORS 569.
(5) “Litter” is any improperly discarded item including
but not limited to wastepaper, garbage, cigarette butts, tires or appliances.
(6) “Director” is the Director of the State Marine
Board or the appointed representative or organization administering the
Adopt-A-River Program.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110
Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.055
Hist.: MB 1-1994, f. & cert.
ef. 2-23-94; OSMB 1-2012, f. 1-13-12, cert. ef. 2-1-12
250-017-0030
General Requirements
(1) The spokesperson must submit a written application
to the Director requesting to adopt a river or waterbody and identifying the
intended scope of work.
(2) An “Adopt-a-River” adoption will be executed
between the spokesperson and the Director. The adoption will list the specific
requirements and obligations of both the applicant and the Director.
(3) The section of river or waterbody being adopted
shall be at least two miles in length for litter pickup work and can include
shorelines of lakes and reservoirs. If unique situations exist then this
requirement may be altered if approved by the Director.
(4) The term of the adoption will be for a period of at
least two years.
(5) If more than one applicant requests the same
section of waterbody, the Director may make the selection by earliest date of
application or by a drawing.
(6) Assignment of a specific section of waterbody shall
be at the discretion of the Director.
(7) The Director may consider factors such as land
ownership, sensitive resource values, congestion, and size of waterway in
determining which rivers or waterbody sections will be eligible for this program.
(8) Subcontracting or assigning the adopted section by
the applicant is prohibited and will result in cancellation of the adoption.
(9) The Director may cancel an adoption for any reason
including, but not limited to safety considerations, failure of the applicant
to perform and failure of the applicant or its participants to comply with
provisions of the adoption. This cancellation will be issued in writing.
(10) The spokesperson may cancel the adoption with 30
days written notice to the Director.
(11) A spokesperson has the option of renewing the
adoption for subsequent terms, subject to the approval of the Director.
(12) The Director shall not issue an adoption under
this program to any applicant whose objectives and values are determined to be
inconsistent with the public interest and the Marine Board’s charge and
responsibilities under Oregon law. To make this determination, the Director
will rely on:
(a) Oregon Marine Board published mission;
(b) All of the information provided in the application
and any other information considered to be common knowledge of the general
public in the geographic area of the waterbody section to be adopted and;
(c) Information which may be requested of the applicant
by the Director. This information may include bylaws, articles of
incorporation, or literature of the applicant. Failure to provide such
information upon request may be grounds for denial of an adoption.
(13) If the intended scope of work, as identified on
the written application, includes the removal of invasive species, the
applicant must also complete a noxious weed removal plan and have it approved
by the Director prior to the beginning of any invasive species removal work.
(a) A noxious weed removal plan shall include
permission by a landowner for a project to proceed, the species of plant to be
removed, the proposed project location, the method of removal, the timing and
frequency of removal, how plant material will be disposed of and how any
equipment used during the project will be decontaminated to prevent the spread
of noxious weeds.
(b) Plans must be completed with direction from one of
the following technical assistance agencies:
(A) Oregon Department of Agriculture;
(B) County Weed Control District;
(C) County Soil and Water Conservation District; or
(D) Another qualified technical assistance agency or
business pre-approved by the Director.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110
Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.055
Hist.: MB 1-1994, f. & cert.
ef. 2-23-94; OSMB 1-2012, f. 1-13-12, cert. ef. 2-1-12
250-017-0040
Applicant and Participant
Responsibilities
(1) Each participant will be required to execute a
liability release form reflecting their awareness and acknowledgement of the
potentially hazardous nature of the work involved.
(2) Each participant will be required to comply with
and abide by all laws, rules, and regulations relating to safety and use of
rivers and waterbodies, and such other terms and conditions as may be required
by the Director for special conditions on a particular adopted waterbody
section. Individual participants may be excluded from participation or the
adoption cancelled, at the discretion of the Director for violation of this
section.
(3) Adult supervision is required. Participation by or
presence at the work site of individuals under 18 years of age without adult
supervision is not permitted.
(4) Each applicant is required to conduct at least one
safety meeting per year to inform each participant concerning personal, group
and water safety. Each participant is required to attend a safety briefing
before participating in the actual work.
(5) Each applicant is required to pick up litter a
minimum of once a year. More frequent pick up is permissible.
(6) Each applicant will be responsible for appointing
or selecting a spokesperson. The spokesperson’s responsibilities include
assuring compliance by participants with safety procedures, proper participant
clothing and footwear, proper parking of vehicle(s), providing a first-aid kit
and adequate drinking water, and arranging transportation of the participants
to and from the work site.
(7) Each participant will be responsible for placing
litter in trash bags furnished by the Director. The applicant will be
responsible for removal of the filled bags and proper disposal. The applicant
agrees to coordinate their litter pickup activity with the designated managing
agency if another federal, state or local agency is party to the agreement.
(8) If removal of large or heavy items from a river or
waterbody is required then prior approval from the Director must be granted to
the applicant before such items are removed.
(9) If the noxious weed removal plan is approved and a
removal activity is scheduled then an applicant is required to:
(a) Implement the frequency schedule agreed upon in the
conditions of the approved noxious weed removal plan;
(b) Review the approved noxious weed removal plan
elements with participants;
(c) Follow the procedures identified within the
approved noxious weed removal plan when removing noxious weeds from the site;
and
(d) Confirm proper identification of noxious weeds as
outlined in 250-017-0030(13) prior to removal.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110
Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.055
Hist.: MB 1-1994, f. & cert.
ef. 2-23-94; OSMB 1-2012, f. 1-13-12, cert. ef. 2-1-12
Rule
Caption: Rule procedures for the aquatic
invasive species
prevention program.
Adm.
Order No.: OSMB 2-2012
Filed with Sec. of
State: 1-13-2012
Certified to be
Effective: 2-1-12
Notice Publication
Date: 12-1-2011
Rules Adopted: 250-010-0660
Rules Amended: 250-010-0650
Rules Repealed: 250-010-0650(T), 250-010-0660(T)
Subject: These rule changes outline the state’s authority to
conduct mandatory watercraft inspection check stations and remove statutory
language citing violations provisions from administrative rule.
Rules Coordinator: June LeTarte—(503) 378-2617
250-010-0650
Aquatic Invasive Species
Prevention Permit
(1) Definitions:
(a) “Manually powered boat” means any watercraft as
defined in ORS 830.005(2), but not a motorboat as defined in 830.005(6).
(b) “Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit” is an
authorization issued by the Oregon State Marine Board (Board) or through
designated agents that certifies payment to the Aquatic Invasive Species
Prevention Fund.
(c) “Board” means the Oregon State Marine Board.
(d) “Valid temporary permit” means a temporary aquatic
invasive species prevention permit generated from a person purchasing a permit
from a designated Internet agent.
(e) “Eleemosynary” means an organization supported by
gifts or charity which is operated primarily as a part of organized activities
for the purpose of teaching youth’s scout craft, camping, seamanship,
self-reliance, patriotism, courage and kindred virtues.
(2) Permit Rules:
(a) A person may not operate a manually powered boat
that is 10 feet or more in length, or a motorboat of any length, or a sailboat
12 feet or more in length, on the waters of this state without first obtaining
an aquatic invasive species prevention permit from the Board or designated
agent.
(b) The aquatic invasive species prevention permit for
manually powered boats may be issued as either an annual or biennial permit to
be carried or otherwise displayed on the boat. The biennial permit is valid for
two calendar years and will cost double the annual permit as described in ORS
830.570 and 830.575.
(c) The owner of a boat for which fees for a
certificate of number or registration under ORS 830.790(1)(a)(b)(c) are
required will pay an aquatic invasive species prevention permit surcharge of $5
per biennium at the time of boat registration.
(A) The registration validation stickers are in lieu of
an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit.
(B) The validation stickers are non-transferable.
(d) Persons age 14 and older operating manually powered
boats that are 10 feet or more in length shall have a valid aquatic invasive
species prevention permit or valid temporary permit on board when the boat is
in use on the waters of this state.
(e) Out-of-state motorboats and out-of-state sailboats
12 feet in length or more that are of the same boat category that would be
required to be registered in Oregon per ORS 830.790, shall carry a non-resident
aquatic invasive species prevention permit on board when in use on waters of
the state.
(f) Boats required to carry permits must present their
permit for inspection upon request by a law enforcement officer.
(A) Motor boats and sailboats 12 feet in length or
more, registered in Washington or Idaho, that launch directly into waters that
form a common interstate boundary, or launch in Oregon tributaries within one
mile of these waters, that have a current boat registration, Coast Guard
documentation, or an aquatic invasive species prevention permit issued by the
States of Idaho or Washington, are exempt from the non-resident Oregon aquatic
invasive species prevention permit.
(B) Manually powered boats from Idaho that are 10 feet
or longer and affixed with an Idaho Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
sticker, and all manually powered boats from Washington, are exempt from Oregon
aquatic invasive species permit carriage requirements when launching into
waters that form a common interstate boundary, or when launching into Oregon
tributaries within one mile of these waters.
(g) Non-motorized and out-of-state resident permits are
transferrable only within their respective boat categories. The name on the
permit does not need to match the name of the person operating the boat.
Persons may purchase multiple permits for use by family and friends.
(h) Operators of manually powered boat liveries, and
guides using manually powered watercraft for group-guided activities, may
qualify to purchase aquatic invasive species prevention permits at a discounted
rate described in ORS 830.575. To qualify for the discounted rate:
(A) These operators shall register with the Board by
documenting current business status as a livery.
(B) All boats rented by the livery must be clearly
labeled with the livery name.
(i) Clubs or organizations that possess or own boats
for communal use by members, participants, racing teams, or for public
educational purposes except as exempted under this rule, may purchase aquatic
invasive species prevention permits under the name of the organization or the
club’s presiding officer or secretary.
(A) For racing shells, dragon boats or resident boats
exempt from registration under OAR 250-010-0150(2), aquatic invasive species
prevention permits numbering not less than the maximum number of boats in use
on the water at any given time during a planned event may be held by the event
organizer, coach or other designated person at the event site as long as the
permits are readily available for inspection by a peace officer.
(B) A $5 annual or $10 biennial aquatic invasive
species permit may be held as described in (2)(i)(A) for events involving
motorized race boats which are owned by Oregon residents but that are otherwise
exempt from registration under OAR 250-010-0150(2).
(j) The Board or designated agent may issue a temporary
aquatic invasive species prevention permit to an individual who pays for the
permit using a Board designated Internet agent.
(A) The temporary aquatic invasive species prevention
permit will be valid for 14 days from the date of issue listed on the temporary
permit.
(B) Each temporary permit shall contain a unique number
that corresponds to the electronic record for the individual named on the
permit and to the annual permit.
(k) A person is considered in violation of the
provisions contained this rule and subject to the penalties prescribed by law
when they:
(A) Alter an aquatic invasive species prevention
permit; or
(B) Produce or possess an unauthorized replica of an
aquatic invasive species prevention permit; or
(C) Exhibit an altered aquatic invasive species
prevention permit to a peace officer.
(l) The aquatic invasive species prevention permit
expires on December 31 of the year indicated on the permit.
(m) The following vessels or classifications are exempt
from the requirement to carry an aquatic invasive species prevention permit:
(A) State-owned boats
(B) County-owned boats
(C) Municipality-owned boats
(D) Eleemosynary-owned boats which a supervising adult
can confirm through documentation are engaged in an organization-related
activity.
(E) A ship’s lifeboat used solely for lifesaving
purposes.
(F) Seaplanes
(G) Federal government-owned boats
(H) Surfboards, sailboards and kite boards.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830 & HB 2220
Stats. Implemented: ORS 830.110
Hist.: OSMB 4-2009, f. 10-30-09,
cert. ef. 1-1-10; OSMB 1-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10 thru 6-30-10;
OSMB 6-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-15-10 thru 6-30-10; OSMB 7-2010, f.
& cert. ef. 5-6-10; OSMB 3-2011, f. 1-14-11, cert. ef. 2-1-11; OSMB
12-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-18-11 thru 1-31-12; OSMB 2-2012, f.
1-13-12, cert. ef. 2-1-12
250-010-0660
Watercraft Inspection Stations
(1) For the purpose of this rule, the following
definitions apply:
(a) “Check Station” is a location in Oregon that a
watercraft inspection team has designated for conducting watercraft inspections
for aquatic invasive species.
(b) “Decontamination” is the removal of aquatic
invasive species from a watercraft.
(c) “Inspector” is an individual certified and
authorized by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to conduct boat inspections
for aquatic invasive species.
(d) “Inspection Certificate” is a form used by the
inspector to conduct and record watercraft inspection information.
(e) “Seal” is a plastic zip tie or cable with a unique
number that is affixed to the trailer or other device to carry or convey the
watercraft.
(f) “Watercraft Inspection Team” is one or more
inspectors authorized to inspect for aquatic invasive species on all types of
watercraft being transported over roads.
(g) “Watercraft” are recreational or commercial,
motorized and non-motorized boats, including canoes, kayaks and rafts, as
provided in ORS 830.005, and any equipment used to transport a boat and any
auxiliary equipment, as provided in ORS 570.850.
(2) The watercraft inspection team will select Oregon
locations to conduct mandatory watercraft inspections as described in the
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft
Inspection Handbook. Signs will be placed along roads, as prescribed by the
Oregon Department of Transportation, directing motorists transporting a
watercraft over roads to a designated inspection station.
(3) The watercraft inspection team will inspect every
watercraft that enters the check station for the presence of aquatic invasive
species and may order decontamination of the watercraft. The inspection will
include the hull, motor, propulsion system or component, anchor or other
attached apparatus, trailer or other device used to transport the boat, and the
bilge, live-well, motor-well and other interior locations that could harbor
aquatic plants or animals.
(4) The watercraft inspection team will complete,
submit and file an inspection certificate with the Oregon Department of Fish
and Wildlife for each watercraft inspection conducted.
(5) The watercraft owner, operator or carrier must
provide to the inspector, on request, his or her name and ZIP code. If an
inspector determines that decontamination is required, the owner, operator or
carrier must provide the additional information requested on the inspection
certificate form including contact information.
(a) The decontamination process will include the hull,
motor, propulsion system or component, anchor or other attached apparatus,
trailer or other device used to transport the watercraft, bilge, live-well,
motor-well or other interior location that could harbor aquatic plants or
animals.
(b) Means of decontamination include, but are not
limited to, one or more of the following: hot water washing or flushing,
high-pressure water jets, hand removal and chemical treatment as determined
necessary by the watercraft inspection team.
(6) The inspector will determine that the watercraft is
a severe risk if the boat contains quagga or zebra mussels or other high risk aquatic invasive species, as defined in Oregon Department
of Agriculture OAR chapter 603, division 052 “Quarantine; Noxious Weeds” or Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife OAR chapter 635, division 056
“Importation, possession, confinement, transportation and sale of nonnative
wildlife”, or is of a design that prevents or inhibits effective on-site
decontamination and the watercraft is from a known aquatic invasive species
contaminated waterbody. In such cases, the inspector will place a seal on the
watercraft indicating potential contamination. Only the inspector may attach
this seal. Tampered, broken or removed seals are void and no longer valid for
the purposes as to when they were attached.
(7) When the inspector determines the watercraft is
clean or fully decontaminated, the inspector will attach a seal between the
watercraft and trailer or other carriage device indicating a completed
inspection. Only the inspector may attach this seal. Tampered, broken or
removed seals are void.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 830.110
Stats. Implemented: HB3399, ORS
570.855
Hist.: OSMB 13-2011(Temp), f.
& cert. ef. 8-23-11 thru 1-31-12; OSMB 2-2012, f. 1-13-12, cert. ef. 2-1-12
Notes
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