[OSMB-News] News Release -Public Meeting Scheduled for Aquatic Invasive Species Permit Program

[Massey, Ashley]

For Immediate Release                                                                                                            Date: Monday, December 27, 2010

Public Meeting Scheduled for Aquatic Invasive Species Permit Program

                The Oregon State Marine Board is holding a public meeting for the aquatic invasive species prevention program on Wednesday, December 29, from 7-9 pm at the Marine Board office, 435 Commercial Street NE, in Salem.
The meeting is scheduled to gather input on a proposed rule that would allow for more purchasing and placement options of the aquatic invasive species prevention permit for non-motorized boaters.  Proposed is a new, two-year permit option and making the permit available as a sticker or as a Tyvek tag that can be carried or zip-tied to manually propelled craft.  Another purchasing option is to make the two-year permit available for purchase through the Marine Board office in Salem, for $10.   Currently, permits are only available for one calendar year (expire December 31 each year) and the non-motorized and out-of-state permits include a $2 agent fee.
                The proposed rule is based on recommendations from a stakeholder committee, comprised of representatives from ODFW, angling clubs, non-motorized and motorized boaters, law enforcement, North Santiam Watershed Council, Oregon Invasive Species Council and Portland State University.
Written public comment will be accepted through December 31, via email to osmb.rulemaking at state.or.us<mailto:osmb.rulemaking at state.or.us> or by U.S. mail to June LeTarte, Rules Coordinator, 435 Commercial Street NE, Suite 400, P.O. Box 14145, Salem, OR 97309-5056.  Comments via telephone cannot be accepted.
For more information about the aquatic invasive species prevention program, visit www.boatoregon.com<http://www.boatoregon.com>.
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Ashley A. Massey
Public Information Officer
Oregon State Marine Board
503-378-2623 (office)
503-302-1049 (mobile)
Ashley.massey at state.or.us<mailto:Ashley.massey at state.or.us>

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