[OSMB-News] News Release -Marine Board Tables Rule for Fly Creek Inlet, Other Actions

[MASSEY Ashley * OSMB]

For Immediate Release                                 Date: Thursday, March 29, 2018

Marine Board Tables Rule for Fly Creek Inlet, Other Actions

The Oregon State Marine Board adopted rules for Foam Encapsulation and Mufflers, and accepted a petition for an electric motor only, 5 MPH speed limit for Ford's Pond in Douglas County.  The Board tabled rule adoption for the Fly Creek Inlet on Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County.  Furthermore, agency staff reviewed legislative concepts and solicited Board direction.

The Board repealed the Foam Encapsulation rules in Division 014 and adopted new Foam Encapsulation rules, OAR 250-010-0700 to OAR 250-010-0715, in statewide rules, Chapter 250, Division 10.  The changes include removing treated wood as an approved material and method to encapsulate foam flotation for new construction or additions and increasing the minimum thickness of encapsulation with plastic sheets from 7 mm to 10 mm.  The rules also remove the requirement for individuals to obtain certification to place encapsulated foam flotation on the water.  This rule goes into effect on January 1, 2019.

The Board adopted updates to the Muffler rules, OAR 250-010-0121.  The rule allows for law enforcement to take shoreline sound measurements at a standard of 84 dBA for boats that are underway for violations of the noise standards and being effectively muffled.  The rules also clarify stationary tests already used by law enforcement.

Additionally, the Board approved a petition to open rulemaking on Ford's Pond in Douglas County, OAR 250-020-0102, to consider prohibiting the use of motorboats, except those propelled by electric motors, and setting a 5 mph speed limit on the pond.

The Board tabled rules for boat operations in Jefferson County for the Fly Creek Inlet, OAR 250-020-0161.  The Board directed staff to reinitiate the rulemaking process.  The Board will conduct a public rule hearing for the Fly Creek Inlet at its April 18 Board meeting.

Agency staff presented the Board with preliminary legislative concepts for the 2019 session and solicited prioritization.  Concepts the Board approved pursuing include: expanding definitions for floating properties, law enforcement authority for the aquatic invasive species program, boater education card exemptions and penalties, livery registration,  updating language for reckless boating and reducing fines for life jacket violations, definitions and program administration updates for the outfitter/guide program, and waterway access account. Staff will continue consulting with Boat Oregon Advisory Teams and other stakeholders to refine the concepts.

To view the agency staff report and legislative concepts, 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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