This rule describes the requirement of an annual general plan for fish releases, and the criteria by which the Department shall review and approve or disapprove the plan. This rule also describes the requirement of an annual detailed salmon production program:
(1) An annual general plan for fish proposed to be release during the calendar year showing species, stock and numbers of each shall be submitted to the Department prior to collection of broodstock, or by July 20 of the preceding year, whichever is the earlier date. The Department shall review and approve or disapprove the plan in accordance with the criteria set forth in OAR 635-007-0810 et seq. In the event that the Department disapproves the plan, the Department and the permittee shall consult on changes to be made to the plan in order to satisfy the Department that the criteria have been met, based on consideration of the financial and technical capability of the permittee and on estimated biological impacts of such releases.(2) A detailed salmon production program, including proposed fin marking and release size and time, shall be submitted to the Department in January of each year, to be applicable to that year. The Department shall review and approve or disapprove the program in accordance with the criteria set forth in OAR 635-007-0810 et seq. In the event that the Department disapproves the program, the Department and the permittee shall consult on changes to be made to the program in order to satisfy the Department that the criteria have been met.Or. Admin. Code § 635-040-0022
FWC 5-1990, f. 1-24-90, cert. ef. 1-26-90Stat. Auth.: ORS Ch. 496, 506 & 508
Stats. Implemented: ORS Ch. 496, 506 & 508