Oregon Statutes 527.734 – Considering reports on rules relating to aquatic resources
(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the State Board of Forestry may not adopt, amend or repeal a rule described in ORS § 527.714 (1)(c) that relates to aquatic resources until the board has first received and considered reports that pertain to the rule from the Adaptive Management Program Committee and the Independent Research and Science Team described in ORS § 527.732 and 527.733.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 527.734
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
(2) Notwithstanding ORS § 527.714 (7), subsection (1) of this section does not apply:
(a) To adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule as part of a rulemaking proceeding commenced pursuant to ORS § 527.765 (3)(e) in response to a petition for review of best management practices made by the Environmental Quality Commission;
(b) To adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule by the commission;
(c) If the legislation authorizing or requiring the adoption, amendment or repeal of the rule provides a specific exemption from this section; or
(d) If the adoption, amendment or repeal of the rule is necessary to comply with a court order.
(3) The board may solicit and consider a report from the committee or the team prior to or as part of:
(a) A rulemaking proceeding described in subsection (2)(a) of this section, if soliciting and considering the report does not conflict with the requirements of ORS § 527.765 (3)(e); or
(b) Any other rulemaking described in ORS § 527.714 (1)(c), subject to the funding available to, and the capacity of, the committee and the team, taking into consideration the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. [2022 c.33 § 39]
527.734 is repealed only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711).
[1987 c.919 § 6a; renumbered 526.156 in 1991]
(Harvest Type; Water Quality Regulation)