Note: This rule applies to all operations for which a
notification is filed under ORS
527.670(6) on
or after January 1, 2024 or a notification filed prior to January 1, 2024 if
the operation is not completed on or before December 31, 2023. Rules that
relate to fish streams apply to an operation, other than an operation on small
forestland, for which a notification is filed on or after July 1, 2023.
(1) The State Forester shall conduct
inspections of operations consistent with section 43, chapter 33, Oregon Laws
2022.
(2) The State Forester shall
conduct investigations of reported Oregon Forest Practices Act violations and
make preventative and compliance inspections on forest operations subject to
the Oregon Forest Practices Act.
(3) When inspecting operations, the State
Forester shall examine practices used by the operator to assess compliance with
the applicable forest practice rules and plans for an alternate practice. The
State Forester may make recommendations that would help the operator avoid an
unsatisfactory condition.
(4) When
the State Forester determines that an unsatisfactory condition or a violation
exists, enforcement action shall be initiated by the State Forester.
Notes
Or. Admin. R.
629-670-0100
FB 5-1988, f. 7-27-88,
cert. ef. 8-1-88; FB 2-1995, f. 6-19-95, cert. ef. 7-1-95, Renumbered from
629-055-0010; DOF 7-1998, f. 3-31-98, cert. ef. 5-1-98; DOF 7-2002, f. &
cert. ef. 7-1-02; DOF 6-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-05 thru 1-27-06; DOF
8-2005, f. 12-13-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06;
DOF
5-2022, amend filed 11/09/2022, effective
7/1/2023;
DOF
12-2023, minor correction filed 07/01/2023, effective
7/1/2023
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
527.710,
526.016 & Section 2(1),
Chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
527.680
