Subject to statutory limitations, the Department may provide technical assistance and information to local governments through its County Coordinators as availability and resources permit. This effort may include Department participation in pre-application meetings, and provision of technical information and assistance to project applicants as well as the affected local governments. Technical assistance and information provided by the Department shall be for the purpose of implementing Department programs and activities affecting land use and wildlife habitat protection programs under its jurisdiction during Periodic Review, plan updates, plan amendments or implementation actions of acknowledged comprehensive plans pursuant to OAR 635-405-0040 and the Department's State Agency Coordination Program. This Section is not intended to preclude or prevent local governments from seeking fish and wildlife-related technical assistance from other state and federal agencies or the private sector.
Or. Admin. Code § 635-405-0045
Stat. Auth.: ORS Ch. 197 & 496
Stats. Implemented: ORS Ch. 197 & 496