Or. Admin. R. 629-623-0000 - Purpose
(1) Shallow,
rapidly moving landslides may be a public safety risk affected by forest
operations. There is a high natural landslide hazard in certain locations. In
the short term, forest practices regulations can reduce the risk to people who
are present in locations prone to shallow, rapidly moving landslides. In the
long term, effective protection of the public can only be achieved through the
shared responsibilities of homeowners, road users, forestland owners, and state
and local governments to reduce the number of persons living in or driving
through locations prone to shallow, rapidly moving landslides during heavy
rainfall periods.
(2) OAR
629-623-0000 through
629-623-0800
shall be known as the shallow, rapidly moving landslide and public safety
rules.
(3) The purpose of the
shallow, rapidly moving landslides and public safety rules is to reduce the
risk of serious bodily injury or death caused by shallow, rapidly moving
landslides directly related to forest practices. These rules consider the
exposure of the public to these safety risks and include appropriate practices
designed to reduce the occurrence, timing, or effects of shallow, rapidly
moving landslides.
(4) These rules
are based on the best scientific and monitoring information currently
available. The department will continue to monitor factors associated with
shallow, rapidly moving landslides and also review new research on this issue.
The department will recommend rule changes if this new information suggests
different forest practices may be appropriate.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 527.710(10)
Stats. Implemented: ORS 527.630(5) & ORS 527.714
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