Oregon State Marine Board to meet in La Pine

The Oregon State Marine Board will be meeting in La Pine on Thursday, October 5, at La Pine City Hall, located at 16345 Sixth Street.

The meeting begins at 8:30 am.

The Board will consider the following agenda items:
Adopt rules for Division 015 –Ocean Charter Vessels to amend definitions; clarify safety and equipment rules
Adopt rules for Division 016 –Outfitter/Guide Registration to amend safety and equipment rules; adopt rules for drug, health and knowledge testing
Consider initiating rulemaking for OAR 250-010-0164 –Visual Distress Signals
Consider initiating rulemaking for OAR 250-020-0385 –Boat Operations in Yamhill and Marion Counties with respect to wake-enhancing device restriction and deadline
Consider initiating rulemaking for OAR -250-016-0040 –Proof of Registration Compliance; Hunt tag program fees
Consider initiating rulemaking for OAR 250-010-0650 –Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit Program with respect to issuing permits to liveries and commercial businesses

The Board will also consider a boating facility grant request from the South Wasco Parks and Recreation District for north Pine Hollow reservoir boat ramp improvements.

The meeting will enter an executive session per ORS 192.660(2)(i) and upon conclusion, will reconvene back to the general meeting to hear the Director’s informational agency report.

To view the agenda and staff report, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/info/Pages/Board-and-Public-Meetings.aspx.