ORS 830.643
Section 4, chapter 119, Oregon Laws 2022, provides:
Sec. 4. (1) The State Marine Board may conduct a study on increasing or decreasing the maximum loading weight prescribed in ORS 830.643. If the board undertakes a study, the board shall determine on the basis of objective, peer-reviewed scientific research whether increasing or decreasing the maximum loading weight is likely to:
(a) Have an adverse effect on the waters, beds and banks of this state;
(b) Have an adverse effect on aquatic, nearshore and shoreline habitats, fish and wildlife habitats and salmonid habitats; or
(c) Exceed or violate state or federal turbidity limits.
(2) Before making a determination, the board shall consult with and receive comments from the Department of State Lands, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Environmental Quality.
(3) If the board undertakes a study under this section, the board shall report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245, on the board's research, findings, determinations and recommendations, including recommendations for legislative changes, if any. [2022 c. 119, § 4]