Or. Admin. R. 629-021-1000 - Terminating Stewardship Agreements
(1) The appropriate Department will issue a
written notice to terminate a stewardship agreement when:
(a) The landowner is negligent in meeting the
terms of the stewardship agreement;
(b) The landowner willfully disregards the
terms of the stewardship agreement; or
(c) The State Forester or Department of
Agriculture and landowner fail to reach agreement about revisions required
under OAR 629-021-0900 within a reasonable period, normally 45 days.
(d) Failure to comply with Federal
environmental laws could be criteria for terminating or suspending a
stewardship agreement.
(2) The written notice to terminate the
stewardship agreement will state the conditions under section 629-021-1000(1)
of this rule that exist and what, if any, remedies are necessary to avoid the
termination.
(3) Any parcel of land
that is sold or transferred to another landowner will immediately cease to be
included in the stewardship agreement.
(4) Upon receiving a written notice to
terminate the stewardship agreement, the landowner will suspend all portions of
operations requiring written plans under the Forest Practices Act until written
plans have been submitted and reviewed.
(5) The landowner may terminate the agreement
after providing written notice to the lead Department for the
agreement.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 541.423, 526
Stats. Implemented: ORS 541.423
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