ORS 541.898
Oregon Plan described

  • goals
  • elements
  • Governor to negotiate with federal government

(1)

As used in this section when referring to salmonid recovery:

(a)

“Listed unit” means one population or a group of populations of a species, such as an evolutionarily significant unit, that has been listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205), as amended, or under ORS 496.171 (Definitions for ORS 496.171 to 496.182) to 496.192 (Effect of law on commercial forestland or other private land).

(b)

“Native fish” means a fish indigenous to Oregon and not introduced. Naturally produced fish and hatchery produced fish are both native fish if the fish are indigenous to Oregon and not introduced.

(c)

“Naturally produced” means a fish that reproduces and completes its full life cycle in its natural habitat. Naturally produced progeny of hatchery fish are naturally produced.

(d)

“Population” means a group of fish that:

(A)

Originates and reproduces in a particular area at a particular time;

(B)

Does not interbreed to any substantial degree with any other group reproducing in a different area or in the same area at a different time; and

(C)

Is composed of naturally produced fish, hatchery produced fish or a combination of both.

(e)

“Recovery” means that a proportion of the constituent populations of naturally produced native fish belonging to a listed unit are sufficiently abundant, productive and diverse in life histories and distribution such that the listed unit as a whole is likely to be self-sustaining into the foreseeable future.

(f)

“Self-sustaining” means having a sufficient proportion and distribution of constituent populations:

(A)

Likely to survive prolonged periods of habitat, oceanic, climatic and environmental conditions that are detrimental to a population; and

(B)

Having habitat of sufficient quality and quantity likely to provide survival rates adequate to maintain associated ecological, cultural and economic benefits.

(2)

The Legislative Assembly finds that the efforts of many Oregonians have resulted in the creation of the Oregon Plan, and recognizes that the Oregon Plan is guided by the following mission and goals:

(a)

The mission of the Oregon Plan is to restore the watersheds of Oregon and to recover the fish and wildlife populations of those watersheds to productive and sustainable levels in a manner that provides substantial ecological, cultural and economic benefits.

(b)

The goals of the Oregon Plan that guide the citizens of Oregon in achieving the mission of the Oregon Plan are the:

(A)

Establishment and maintenance of an infrastructure that provides long-term continuity in leadership, direction and oversight of watershed restoration and species recovery.

(B)

Continued opportunity for a wide range of natural resource uses that are consistent with watershed restoration and species recovery.

(C)

Implementation of existing laws and environmental regulations to achieve the mission before enacting new laws and environmental regulations.

(D)

Development and maintenance of funding for programs to protect and restore watersheds.

(E)

Development of expectations for the sustainability of interrelated natural resources that accurately reflect a scientific understanding of the physical and biological constraints of the ecosystem.

(F)

Enhancement of habitat available to support healthy populations of fish and wildlife throughout the state.

(G)

Production of populations of threatened or endangered species to achieve levels of natural production consistent with overall restoration goals.

(H)

Establishment of a science-based system that supports evaluation of the Oregon Plan and provides a basis for making appropriate future changes to management programs.

(I)

Coordination of activities and programs among federal, state and local governments and other entities.

(J)

Use of voluntary and collaborative processes to achieve the mission of the Oregon Plan whenever possible.

(3)

The Oregon Plan is a comprehensive program for the protection and recovery of species and for the restoration of watersheds throughout this state. The Oregon Plan combines the regulatory and other actions of state and federal agencies and local governments with voluntary watershed restoration by private landowners and others. The Oregon Plan includes, but is not limited to:

(a)

Programs and policies found in the following statutes:

(A)

ORS 196.600 (Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655) to 196.921 (Applicability);

(B)

ORS chapter 197;

(C)

ORS chapter 274;

(D)

ORS chapter 366;

(E)

ORS chapter 390;

(F)

ORS chapters 465, 466, 468 and 468B;

(G)

ORS 469.300 (Definitions) to 469.563 (Court orders for enforcement), 469.590 (Definitions for ORS 469.590 to 469.595) to 469.619 (State Department of Energy to make federal regulations available), 469.930 (Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management) and 469.992 (Civil penalties);

(H)

ORS chapter 477;

(I)

ORS chapters 496, 497, 498, 501, 506, 507, 508, 509 and 511;

(J)

ORS 517.702 (Legislative findings) to 517.989 (Rules applicable to consolidated application);

(K)

ORS 527.310 (Definitions for ORS 527.310 to 527.370) to 527.370 (Disposition of receipts), 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards), 527.990 (Criminal penalties) (1) and 527.992 (Civil penalties);

(L)

ORS chapter 530;

(M)

ORS chapters 536 to 543A;

(N)

ORS 543A.005 (Definitions) to 543A.410 (Fee schedule); and

(O)

ORS 568.210 (Definitions for ORS 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.808 (Taxing district to file legal description and map) and 568.900 (Definitions for ORS 568.900 to 568.933) to 568.933 (Civil penalties);

(b)

Commitments of state agencies in the form of measures;

(c)

Actions of local governments and federal agencies taken in coordination with the state and consistent with the purposes of the Oregon Plan;

(d)

Voluntary activities undertaken by watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts, landowners and other entities and consistent with the purposes of the Oregon Plan;

(e)

Scientific review by independent scientific review panels, and others, of the activities performed under the Oregon Plan;

(f)

Programs and activities identified to address a coordinated approach for the recovery of native salmonid populations within Oregon; and

(g)

Programs for the restoration and enhancement of multiple species and of the habitat of those species.

(4)

The Oregon Plan is subject to modification and alteration to enhance program efforts consistent with appropriate guidance principles developed by the Legislative Assembly.

(5)

The purpose of the Oregon Plan is to enhance, restore and protect Oregon’s native salmonid populations, watersheds, fish and wildlife habitat and water quality, while sustaining a healthy economy.

(6)

The Oregon Plan shall:

(a)

Provide for coordination of local, state, federal and tribal agency responsibilities and authorities for native salmonid, watershed and habitat restoration throughout Oregon.

(b)

Rely on watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts, which are directed to cooperate in the development of local watershed plans that assess watershed conditions and create watershed action plans and strategies for the implementation of the local watershed action plans.

(c)

Focus state policies and resources on achieving native salmonid recovery and watershed restoration while sustaining a healthy economy and environment.

(7)

The Oregon Plan shall focus on aiding the recovery of species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act or under ORS 496.171 (Definitions for ORS 496.171 to 496.182) to 496.192 (Effect of law on commercial forestland or other private land) until such time as recovery is achieved. Once recovery has been achieved for any species listed as threatened or endangered under ORS 496.171 (Definitions for ORS 496.171 to 496.182) to 496.192 (Effect of law on commercial forestland or other private land), the Governor shall direct the State Fish and Wildlife Commission to begin rulemaking, as provided in ORS 496.176 (Listing species), to remove the species from the list created pursuant to ORS 496.172 (Commission management authority for threatened or endangered species). Upon recovery, adequate measures pursuant to the Oregon Plan shall remain in place, as necessary, to help a species avoid a return to threatened or endangered status.

(8)

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(a)

The Governor, or the Governor’s designee, shall negotiate with federal officials to obtain assurances to the effect that compliance with the Oregon Plan and the programs and policies found in the statutes listed in subsection (3) of this section and implementation of related state programs and policies will satisfy federal requirements imposed by the federal Endangered Species Act. Specifically, the Governor, or the Governor’s designee, shall seek an exemption to the requirements of 16 U.S.C. 1533(d), shall seek to enter into a cooperative agreement pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1535(c) or shall seek to obtain a permit that allows the incidental taking of species under 16 U.S.C. 1539(a).

(b)

State agencies responsible for implementing the programs and policies found in the statutes listed in subsection (3) of this section shall work with the Governor, or the Governor’s designee, and with federal officials to provide the information necessary to obtain the exemptions, agreement or permit specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection. [Formerly 541.405; 2015 c.771 §8; 2017 c.14 §2]
Note: See note under 541.890 (Definitions for ORS 541.890 to 541.969).

Source: Section 541.898 — Oregon Plan described; goals; elements; Governor to negotiate with federal government, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors541.­html.

541.010
Furnishing of water for certain purposes declared to be a public use
541.020
Construction of ditches and canals by corporation
541.030
Ditches and canals across state lands
541.040
Headgate
541.050
Leakage or overflow
541.055
District liability for seepage and leakage from water or flood control works
541.060
Waste of water
541.070
Ditches, canals and flumes as real estate
541.080
Suits involving water rights
541.110
Use of water to develop mineral resources and furnish power
541.120
Ditches and canals through lands
541.130
Right of way for ditches across state lands
541.220
Survey of stream system
541.230
State lands within irrigated area
541.240
Right of way for ditches and canals
541.250
Cession to United States not rescinded
541.310
Suits for determination of rights
541.320
Decrees adjudicating rights
541.325
Definitions for ORS 541.327 to 541.333
541.327
Failure or refusal of district to act
541.329
Petition for approval of district map
541.331
Protest against approval of petition
541.333
Application for change of place of use, point of diversion or use
541.386
Dams and use of water for hydroelectric generation on North Umpqua prohibited
541.393
Responsibility of government entity for repair or maintenance costs of dams on North Umpqua
541.430
Use of machinery by riparian owner to raise water
541.450
Definitions for ORS 541.450 to 541.460
541.455
Splash dams unlawful
541.460
Abatement proceedings by Attorney General
541.510
Authority of Water Resources Commission to require signs warning public of stream level fluctuation
541.515
Notice by commission when hazard created by release of stored water
541.520
Procedure when owner or operator of structure fails to request hearing
541.525
Hearing upon request of owner or operator of structure
541.530
Order of commission regulating release of water
541.535
Installation of automatic stream level recording devices
541.540
Procedure in emergency when release of water essential
541.545
Compliance with orders of commission
541.551
Requirements for providers of water project support
541.561
Establishment of grant program
541.566
Planning studies eligible for grants or direct service cost payments
541.576
Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Investment Fund
541.581
Rules for grant and direct service cost payment program
541.651
Definitions for ORS 541.651 to 541.696
541.653
Purpose and application of ORS 541.651 to 541.696
541.656
Water Supply Development Account
541.657
Exemptions for certain expenditures of moneys from Water Supply Development Account
541.659
Loan and grant applicants
541.663
Preapplication conferences
541.666
Form and contents of loan or grant applications
541.669
Scoring and ranking of projects
541.673
Evaluation for public benefits of project
541.677
Target outcomes for scoring and ranking criteria
541.681
Conditions of grants for developing certain types of above-ground storage facilities
541.683
Demonstration of public benefits of project
541.686
Protection of project water dedicated to in-stream use
541.689
Projects requiring determination of seasonally varying flows
541.692
Permits
541.696
Standards for security of loans from account
541.700
Definitions for ORS 541.700 to 541.855
541.703
Project applications
541.705
Project applications
541.710
Processing project application
541.715
Applicant authorized to obtain private planning, engineering and construction services
541.720
Conditions for project application approval
541.730
Loan contract
541.735
Payment of funds by State Treasurer pursuant to loan contract
541.740
Liens and other loan security
541.741
Recovery of certain interest amounts
541.745
Remedies of commission when water developer fails to comply with contract
541.750
Repayment of moneys to Water Development Administration and Bond Sinking Fund
541.756
Projects obtaining other funds for construction
541.760
Reduction of loan amount when secondary use funding available
541.765
Authorization for loans for certain federal projects
541.770
Federal project loan contract terms
541.780
Bonds to provide project financing
541.785
Disposition and use of bond proceeds
541.800
Payment of bond principal and interest from Water Development Administration and Bond Sinking Fund
541.815
Limitation on bond issuance amount
541.830
Water Development Administration and Bond Sinking Fund
541.835
Water Development Fund
541.840
Emergency Board request for funds to pay administrative expenses
541.845
Rules
541.850
Commission acceptance of gifts or grants
541.855
Biennial report to Legislative Assembly and Governor
541.890
Definitions for ORS 541.890 to 541.969
541.895
Legislative findings
541.898
Oregon Plan described
541.900
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
541.902
Executive director of Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
541.904
Authority of executive director to enter into interagency agreements
541.906
Rules
541.910
Voluntary local watershed councils
541.912
Duties of Natural Resources Division
541.916
Responsibilities of state agency participating in Oregon Plan
541.918
Implementation of grant programs
541.923
Watershed management program
541.926
Duties of board
541.929
Duties of board
541.932
Watershed enhancement project assistance
541.934
Grant recipient liability insurance
541.935
Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Legal Fund
541.937
Flexible Incentives Account
541.940
Parks and Natural Resources Fund
541.942
Natural Resources Subaccount
541.945
Watershed Conservation Operating Fund
541.947
Watershed Conservation Grant Fund
541.949
Authority of board to accept moneys
541.950
Authority of Governor to accept moneys
541.956
Watershed Conservation Grant Fund purposes
541.958
Criteria for project receiving moneys from Watershed Conservation Grant Fund
541.960
Title restrictions on land purchased through grant agreement
541.963
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board report to Legislative Assembly
541.967
Agency report to legislative committee prior to adjustment of expenditure limitation or additional funding related to Oregon Plan
541.969
Report to Legislative Assembly by state agencies receiving subaccount moneys
541.972
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board reports to Governor and Legislative Assembly on Oregon Plan
541.973
Stewardship agreements
541.974
Stewardship Agreement Grant Fund
541.975
Criteria for funding projects from Stewardship Agreement Grant Fund
541.977
Definitions for ORS 541.977 to 541.989
541.978
Oregon Agricultural Heritage Fund
541.979
Expenditures from Oregon Agricultural Heritage Fund
541.981
Conservation management plans for working lands
541.982
Working land conservation covenants and easements
541.984
Grant programs
541.986
Oregon Agricultural Heritage Commission
541.987
Commission organization and membership
541.988
Commission rules
541.989
Commission duties
541.990
Penalties
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