Possession definitions will more clearly state who has responsibility or custody of fish. Also, options will be presented to permit some fish processing by holders of a Limited Fish Seller's License. Fish Transportation and Reporting - Amendments to administrative rules are proposed to require transport and delivery to an Oregon Wholesale Fish Dealer for reporting purposes. It is further proposed that off-loading and transportation of foodfish and shellfish may be accomplished by cooperation between two dealers through the use of a Memorandum of Understanding. Currently, no time limit exists for completion of logbooks.
Staff proposes amending OARs to require logbooks be completed for a fishing trip within one week.
Definitions are clarified to identify species exempted from fish transportation permits, and to require transportation slips of imported fish or shellfish when they will be held live in a facility having untreated effluent that enters Oregon waters. Commissioners on Friday heard details on proposals to increase storage at two reservoirs which supply water to the cities of Coos Bay and McMinnville. Representatives from the projects cited growing water needs as the basis for the expansion. State law requires that fish passage be provided at dams and other river barriers. A 1997 law allows the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission to grant a fish passage waiver at proposed barriers if certain conditions can be met.