SALEM, Ore.--The Oregon Commercial Fisheries Permit Board will hold special meetings by telephone conference call Aug. 9 and 13.

The board will review the proposed orders in the following contested cases to gather information and issue final orders:

• Aug. 9 at 9:00 a.m.
  Burton Parker Limited Entry Ocean Dungeness Crab pot limit appeal

• Aug. 9 at 10:00 a.m.
  Daniel Snell Limited Entry Blue/Black Rockfish permit renewal

• Aug. 13 at 9:00 a.m.
  Phil Oman Limited Entry Colombia River Gillnet permit renewal

Public wishing to listen to the meeting may do so at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Headquarters Building, 3406 Cherry Avenue NE, Salem.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Requests for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made to DeAnna Erickson, (503) 947-6112.

The mission of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. The agency consists of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, a commission-appointed director and a statewide staff of approximately 950 permanent employees. Headquartered in Salem, ODFW has regional offices in Clackamas, Roseburg, Bend, and La Grande with ten district offices located throughout the state. For additional information, please visit www.dfw.state.or.us.