Curt Melcher, Director

Attachments: (pdf)

• Temporary Oregon Administrative Rules
  
  

1. 635-042-0032
   Modify Columbia River Non-Treaty Late Fall Commercial Tangle Net Salmon Fishery.
   Adopted 10/18/2021: Effective Date: 10/19/2021 through 12/31/2021
   This rule authorizes four additional late fall non-Treaty commercial tangle net fisheries in Zones 1-3 of the lower Columbia River. Modifications are consistent with action taken October 18, 2021, by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington at a meeting of the Columbia River Compact.
   
   
2. 635-042-0032
   Modify Columbia River Non-Treaty Late Fall Commercial Tangle Net Salmon Fishery
   Adopted 10/18/2021: Effective Date: 10/19/2021 through 12/31/2021
   This rule authorizes four additional late fall non-Treaty commercial tangle net fisheries in Zones 1-3 of the lower Columbia River. Modifications are consistent with action taken October 18, 2021, by the Departments of Fish and Wildlife for the States of Oregon and Washington at a meeting of the Columbia River Compact.
   
   
3. 635-005-0355
   Close Tillamook Bay Commercial Dive Butter Clam Fishery
   Adopted 10/19/2021: Effective Date:: 10/21/2021 through 12/31/2021
   This amended rule closes the commercial Tillamook Bay subtidal butter clam fishery. The annual harvest quota allowed for the Tillamook Bay Butter clam fishery is 225,000 pounds, and the fishery is projected to reach that quota on October 21, 2021.
   
   

The Commission will review the draft Rogue-South Coast Multi-Species Conservation and Management Plan and provide direction to staff for consideration of plan adoption in December.

Staff: Dr. Chris Lorion, Conservation Planning Coordinator
Dan VanDyke, District Biologist
Tom Stahl, Conservation and Recovery Program Manager

Informational 

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• Cover
• Agenda Summary RSP Oct 25
• Presentation
  

This Executive Session is held pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, as well as to consult with legal counsel concerning legal rights and duties regarding current litigation likely to be filed as authorized by ORS 192.660 (2)(h).

*Written public comments for future Commission Topics can be submitted in writing prior to the meeting date at ODFW.Commission@odfw.oregon.gov or mailed to 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Salem, OR 97302.  

November 4, 2021 2:00-4:00 PM -Salem

*Written public comment period will open September 15, 2021

• List of state agencies the department will consult related to Marbled Murrelet endangered species management plans – Approval

December 17, 2021 – Salem

*Written public comment period will open October 15, 2021

• 2022 Groundfish Fisheries Regulations and 2020 Nearshore Logbook Report – Rulemaking
• Rogue-South Coast Multi-Species Conservation and Management Plan – Rulemaking
• Include Bighorn Sheep in Tags for Terminally Ill Children Program -Rulemaking
• Include Elk in Urban Deer Population Program - Rulemaking
• Free Daily Angling Licenses to Organizations for Excursions with Veterans and Service Members (Implement Senate Bill 320) - Rulemaking
• Late Tag Sale Process- Rulemaking

January 14, 2022– Salem

*Written public comment period will open November 15, 2021

• A&H Project Funding and Rulemaking – Approval/Rulemaking
• R&E Project Approval, Appointments, STEP Annual Report – Approval
• Schedule of Damages for Commercial Fishing Violations- Rulemaking

February 17, 2022– Salem

*Written public comment period will open December 15, 2021

March 18, 2022 – Salem

*Written public comment period will open January 15, 2022

April 22, 2022 – Salem

*Written public comment period will open February 15, 2022

May 13, 2022 – HOLD No Meeting Scheduled

*Written public comment period will open March 15, 2022

June 17, 2022 – Salem

*Written public comment period will open April 15, 2022

July 15, 2022 – HOLD No Meeting Scheduled

*Written public comment period will open May 15, 2022

August 5, 2022 – Salem

*Written public comment period will open June 15, 2022

September 16, 2022 – Salem

*Written public comment period will open July 15, 2022

October 14, 2022 – Salem

*Written public comment period will open August 15, 2022

November 18, 2022 – HOLD No Meeting Scheduled

*Written public comment period will open September 15, 2022

December 16, 2022 – Salem

*Written public comment period will open October 15, 2022

AGENDA
The Commission meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. October 25, 2021. If you wish to receive written materials prepared for any of the agenda items, please contact the Director's Office in Salem at 503.947.6044 or see the agency's website at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/commission/minutes/.

PUBLIC TESTIMONY REGISTRATION

The Commission will not be taking public testimony at the October 25, 2021, meeting.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES
Reasonable accommodation, such as assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape, will be provided as needed. In order to ensure availability, please contact the Director's Office at 503.947.6044 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to make your request. TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service. Please dial 711 and ask to connect to 503-947-6044.