Or. Admin. R. 660-017-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 660-017-0000 - Purpose

(1) This rule carries out requirements of the Estuarine Resources Goal (State-Wide Planning Goal 16). To assure diversity among the estuaries of the state, the Estuarine Resources Goal requires in part that LCDC, with the cooperation and participation of local governments, special districts, and state and federal agencies, shall classify the Oregon estuaries to specify the most intensive level of development or alteration allowable within each estuary. This rule is adopted pursuant to ORS 197.040(1)(b). (See Appendix A.)

(2) The estuarine classification system adopted by this rule:

(a) Specifies the most intensive level of development or alteration allowable within each estuary;

(b) Directs the kinds of management units appropriate and allowable in each estuary;

(c) Affects the extent of detail required and items inventoried for each estuary;

(d) Affects the issuance of and conditions attached to permits by state and federal agencies;

(e) Provides guidance for the dispersal of state and federal public works funds; and

(f) Indirectly affects decisions concerning private investment in and around estuaries.

(3) Appendix A -- Oregon Estuary Classification System, is incorporated into this rule.

Or. Admin. R. 660-017-0000

LCD 12, f. & ef. 10-14-77; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04

Appendix & Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197

Stats. Implemented:ORS 197.040