Or. Admin. Code § 635-410-0015

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 635-410-0015 - Investigation Procedures

In investigating any natural resource loss, the Department shall use generally recognized and accepted scientific field, laboratory and analytical procedures to guide the field investigation of the natural resource loss, and specifically to:

(1) Analyze and determine the cause(s) of losses;

(2) Promptly respond to and mitigate losses;

(3) Determine habitat or fish and wildlife management measures that may be required to restore fish and wildlife production in affected areas;

(4) Determine violations of statute, rule or permits; and

(5) Inform Department staff, other agencies, the general public and news media on the extent, nature, and causes of natural resource losses.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-410-0015

FWC 126-1991, f. 10-23-91, cert. ef. 11-1-91; DFW 10-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-98

Stat. Auth.: ORS 468B.060, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.750, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.720

Stats. Implemented: ORS 468B.060, ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.750, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.720