[OSMB-News] CORRECTION -Marine Board Convenes Foam Encapsulation Rules Advisory Committee, Meeting October 4

[MASSEY Ashley * OSMB]

For Immediate Release                          Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Marine Board Convenes Foam Encapsulation Rules Advisory Committee, Meeting October 4

The Oregon State Marine Board will be holding a foam encapsulation rules advisory committee meeting on October 4, beginning at 10 am.  The meeting is being held at the Rocky Pointe Marina, 23586 NW St Helens Rd, in Portland.

The objective for the committee is to review the rules (OAR 250-014-0010 through 250-014-0090<http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_200/oar_250/250_014.html>).  Committee members will also discuss installation and maintenance of encapsulated foam for docks, boathouses and floating homes that are on Oregon's waterways.

[cid:image001.jpg at 01D336AE.0E705A90]Oregon's foam encapsulation law applies to "white bead polystyrene" foam typically used for dock flotation.  Since 1992, Oregon law requires bead foam to be encapsulated.  Covered foam provides a physical barrier between the foam and the water.  White bead foam tends to break down into small pieces when it rubs against other surfaces.  Pieces of foam that break away can enter the water and endanger waterfowl and fish that mistake the foam for food.  Foam also contributes to pollution if not properly covered.  Additionally, covered foam expands the useful life of docks and prevents pieces from entering the water.  Oregon law requires owners of docks to submit a Foam Encapsulation Certification Form with the Marine Board, in addition to obtaining other federal, state or local permits, licenses or approvals that may be required.

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

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Ashley A. Massey
Legislative Coordinator
Public Information Officer
Oregon State Marine Board
503-378-2623
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