DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Regional Manager's Reports
Staff: Chris Wheaton, Steve Denney, Chip Dale, Bruce Eddy

Hatchery Research Center
Staff: Charlie Corrarino

Native Fish Conservation Policy Update
Staff: Kevin Goodson

US Commission on Ocean Policy
Staff: Patty Burke

Budget Update
Staff: Kris Kautz

Adopt Temporary Rules
Staff : Lindsay Ball

 

COMMISSIONER ITEMS

Expenditure Report
Staff: Kris Kautz

 

EXHIBIT A: COMMISION MINUTES

Approve February and March 2004 Commission minutes.
Action: Approval

 

Exhibit B: LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER COHO RECOVERY PLAN

Staff will provide a semi-annual update on the implementation of the state ESA recovery plan for lower Columbia River coho.
Staff: Mark Chilcote
Public Testimony
Action: Information

Attachments:
Cover PDF
Attachment 1 PDF
Attachment 2 PDF

Exhibit C: RULE ACTION – HOUSEKEEPING

Amend administrative rules to eliminate reference to Portland headquarters' address and telephone contact information.
Staff : June LeTarte
Public Testimony
Action: Housekeeping/Rule

Attachments:
Cover PDF
Attachment 1 PDF

 

Exhibit D: 2004 PACIFIC LAMPREY HARVEST AT WILLAMETTE FALLS

Determine 2004 Pacific Lamprey harvest at Willamette Falls. If harvest is allowed, establish regulations for the 2004 fishery, and issue lamprey harvest and possession permits.
Staff: Chris Wheaton and Tom Stahl
Public Testimony
Action: Rule

Attachments:
Cover PDF
Attachment 1 PDF
Attachment 2 not available online
Attachment 3 not available online
Attachment 4 Staff Report PDF
Attachment 5 Options Table PDF
Attachment 6 Lamprey Harvest Permit PDF
Attachment 6 Permit PDF
Attachment 7 Possession Permit PDF
Attachment 8 Harvest Permit Letter PDF
Attachment 9 Grand Ronde Letter PDF
Attachment 9 Siletz Letter PDF
Attachment 10 Div. 017 PDF
Attachment 11 Stakeholder Meetings PDF

 

Exhibit E: 2004 SALMON REGULATIONS FOR OCEAN , NEARSHORE WATERS, AND COLUMBIA RIVER AREAS

Adopt rules establishing regulations for sport and commercial salmon seasons in the Pacific Ocean for 2004. Adopt rules amending regulations for sport and commercial salmon fishing in specific nearshore ocean waters. Adopt rules amending regulations for sport salmon fishing in the Columbia River and Buoy 10 recreational fisheries.
Staff : Curt Melcher
Public Testimony
Action: Rule

Attachments:
Cover PDF
Attachment 1 PDF
Attachment 2 not available online
Attachment 3 not available online
Attachment 4 not available online
Attachment 5 PDF
Attachment 6 PDF

 

Exhibit F: ACCESS AND HABITAT

Review and approval of the Access and Habitat Board's recommendations concerning funding of proposed projects. The Commission will also be updated on the Access and Habitat Program monitoring.
Staff : Eric Rickerson and Steve Cherry
Public Testimony
Action: Approval/Informational

Attachments:
Cover PDF
Attachment 1 Summary PDF
Attachment 2 Vote Sheets PDF
Attachment 3 not available online
Attachment 4 Access Reports PDF
Attachment 5 not available online

 

Exhibit G: SAGE GROUSE BRIEFING

Informational briefing on sage grouse conservation planning as guided by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Staff : Brad Bales
Public Testimony
Action: Information

Attachments:
Cover PDF
Attachment 1 Summary PDF
Attachment 2 Executive Summary PDF
Attachment 3 Petitions PDF
Attachment 4 not available online
Attachment 5 Plan Outline PDF
Attachment 6 Problem Analysis PDF
Attachment 7 not available online

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Commission will meet in executive session to discuss confidential attorney-client privileged documents relating to the Siletz Tribal hunting agreement with its legal counsel, as authorized by ORS 192.660(1)(f). No decisions will be made in executive session.

 

UNSCHEDULED TESTIMONY

Rich Davis 4424 Rodeo Dr. NE Salem , OR 97305 503-540-0113	Crossbow regulations
Rich Thompson, President Traditional Archers of Oregon 200080 SW Jaquith Rd. Newberg , OR 97132 503-628-3695	Archery Equipment Regulations
Charlie Bernards, Dan Stair, and Dwayne Dollarhide PO Box 65 St. Paul , OR 97137 503-351-0754	Problems with All-Terrain Vehicles in Elk Hunting Areas, Request to Reinstate Tags for Unsuccessful Hunt

 

FUTURE PROPOSED COMMISSION TOPICS

May 14, 2004 – Salem

•  Commercial Fishery Permit Board Appointments
•  Fish Restoration and Enhancement Project Approval
•  Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Annual Report
•  Pacific Fisheries Management Council Preliminary Options on Groundfish
•  2004-2005 Big Game Regulations Briefing
•  Goat Transplant Plan

June 11, 2004 – Baker City

•  Warm Water Working Group
•  2004-2005 Big Game Regulations Briefing
•  Pacific Fisheries Management Council Final Options on Groundfish
•  Angling Regulation Process Update