Or. Admin. Code § 635-009-0425 - Project Application Review

(1) Completed applications will be reviewed by the department. As part of the review the department will solicit public review and comments on the application. The department will determine the method of soliciting public review and comments, which may include local public notice and/or local public meeting.

(2) In determining whether to accept or reject a proposed project the department shall consider but is not limited to considering:

(a) Compliance with fish management goals and objectives as set forth in OAR 635-007-0501 through OAR 635-007-0830, and species and/or area management plans adopted by the commission;

(b) Compliance with OAR 635-040-0200 through OAR 635-040-0210 for projects involving net pens or cage-culture;

(c) The department's ability to fulfill its obligations under the project (including funding, staffing, equipment, and facilities);

(d) The project sponsor's ability to fulfill its obligations under the project (including funding, staffing, equipment, and facilities);

(e) Availability of eggs or fish from an approved stock for project needs;

(f) Effect of the project on other department management activities;

(g) Analysis of the benefits and costs of the proposed project;

(h) Evidence of local need and support;

(i) Use of sound biological principles, appropriate methods, and hatchery practices to accomplish the project objectives;

(j) The department's sole judgment as to the benefits of the project when considered on its own as well as in the context of other activities in the basin;

(k) Public review and comments.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 635-009-0425

FWC 15-1997, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-97

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138 & ORS 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.124