(a) Review and utilize relevant, scientifically supported information, including the recommendations of the West Coast Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Science Panel and other available information, reports and studies, to:
(A) Identify research and monitoring activities necessary to better understand the changing ocean chemistry and the potential impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia; and
(B) Recommend prioritized state actions to address ocean acidification and hypoxia;
(b) Identify actions and initiatives to address Oregon’s vulnerabilities to ocean acidification and hypoxia that may include, but need not be limited to:
(A) Developing optimal strategies for mitigating the effects of ocean acidification and hypoxia;
(B) Taking steps to strengthen existing scientific monitoring, research and analysis regarding the effects and trends in ocean acidification and hypoxia;
(C) Identifying habitats that are particularly vulnerable to corrosive sea water, including areas experiencing multiple stressors such as hypoxia, sedimentation and harmful algae blooms;
(D) Identifying the socioeconomic and ecosystem impacts of intensifying ocean acidification;
(E) Taking steps to increase public awareness of the science and impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia;
(F) Developing a long-term ocean acidification and hypoxia coordination strategy among state agencies, academia, the federal government and industry; or
(G) Leveraging opportunities for research partnerships with academia, tribes and the commercial fishing industry, in order to advance the understanding of ocean acidification and hypoxia in Oregon; and
(c) Advise and assist the State Department of Fish and Wildlife and all other represented public agencies in coordinating and carrying out, as directed by the agencies’ governing bodies, the actions and initiatives identified under paragraph (b) of this subsection.
(2) The coordinating council may develop a Socioeconomic Vulnerability to Ocean Acidification Report. A report developed under this subsection may include, but need not be limited to, information identifying:
(a) Coastal communities in this state that may be impacted by ocean acidification;
(b) The impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia on the communities identified under paragraph (a) of this subsection; or
(c) The gaps in understanding that exist regarding the impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia on economically or commercially important species, particularly species that support commercial, recreational and tribal fisheries and shellfish aquaculture in this state.
(3) The coordinating council may develop recommendations for the Oregon Ocean Science Trust, state agencies, academia or other organizations on high-priority, strategic research that may be done to address gaps that exist in the understanding of ocean acidification and hypoxia. Strategic research recommendations developed by the coordinating council may include, but need not be limited to, research related to:
(a) The impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia on marine organisms and the marine ecosystem;
(b) The economic impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia on communities in this state; or
(c) Developing adaptation and mitigation strategies for conserving and enhancing the resilience of marine organisms and ecosystems for future use and enjoyment by Oregonians and visitors to this state.
(4) The coordinating council shall submit a biennial report to the Legislative Assembly and to the Ocean Policy Advisory Council by September 15 of each even-numbered year on the coordinating council’s activities and recommendations.
(5) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are requested to assist the coordinating council in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the members of the coordinating council consider necessary to perform their duties. [2017 c.744 §3]
Note: See note under 196.571.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use
Chapter 196 - State Waters and Ocean Resources; Wetlands; Removal and Fill
Section 196.105 - Definitions for ORS 196.105 to 196.125.
Section 196.110 - Land use regulation in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Section 196.115 - Appeal from decision of Columbia River Gorge Commission or county.
Section 196.125 - Buffer by regulation around Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area prohibited.
Section 196.150 - Compact provisions.
Section 196.160 - Membership on Columbia River Gorge Commission.
Section 196.165 - Status of commission employees for purposes of certain benefits.
Section 196.175 - Pacific Ocean Resources Compact ratified.
Section 196.180 - Compact provisions.
Section 196.185 - Representation on compact.
Section 196.200 - Definitions for ORS 196.200 to 196.240 and 196.993.
Section 196.210 - Membership of authority.
Section 196.215 - Executive director; status of director and employees.
Section 196.220 - Powers and duties of authority.
Section 196.225 - Creation of tax-exempt entity by authority.
Section 196.230 - Revenue bonds issued by authority.
Section 196.235 - Financing agreements.
Section 196.240 - Audits; report to Legislative Assembly.
Section 196.405 - Definitions for ORS 196.405 to 196.515.
Section 196.408 - Duties of state agencies.
Section 196.410 - Legislative findings for offshore oil and gas leasing.
Section 196.415 - Legislative findings for ocean resources management.
Section 196.425 - Oregon Ocean Resources Management Program.
Section 196.435 - Primary agency for certain federal purposes; restrictions.
Section 196.438 - Ocean Policy Advisory Council; members; term of office; quorum.
Section 196.443 - Duties of council.
Section 196.448 - Member compensation; meetings.
Section 196.453 - Project review panels; guidelines.
Section 196.465 - Compatibility of acknowledged comprehensive plans.
Section 196.471 - Territorial Sea Plan review requirements.
Section 196.485 - State agency coordination requirements; incorporation of plans.
Section 196.540 - Marine reserves; rules.
Section 196.545 - Work plan; use of data and recommendations.
Section 196.555 - Reporting; rules.
Section 196.565 - Oregon Ocean Science Trust; members; terms; compensation and expenses; rules.
Section 196.566 - Trust duties.
Section 196.567 - Oregon Ocean Science Fund; sources; uses.
Section 196.568 - Reimbursement from fund.
Section 196.573 - Council duties; biennial report.
Section 196.580 - Liaison program duties.
Section 196.583 - Requirement to share geological data regarding territorial sea floor.
Section 196.600 - Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.655.
Section 196.610 - Powers of Director of Department of State Lands; fees.
Section 196.615 - Program for mitigation banks; program standards and criteria; rules.
Section 196.623 - Watershed enhancement project as mitigation bank; sale of mitigation credit.
Section 196.625 - Fill and removal activities in mitigation banks; reports.
Section 196.635 - Director to consult and cooperate with other agencies and interested parties.
Section 196.640 - Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund; rules.
Section 196.645 - Sources of fund.
Section 196.650 - Use of fund.
Section 196.655 - Report on Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund; contents.
Section 196.668 - Legislative findings.
Section 196.674 - Statewide Wetlands Inventory; rules.
Section 196.678 - Wetland conservation plans; contents; procedure for adopting.
Section 196.682 - Permits required for removal or fill; conditions on issuance of permit.
Section 196.686 - Acknowledged estuary management plans; review and approval; hearings; final order.
Section 196.687 - Regulation of alteration or fill of artificially created wetlands.
Section 196.688 - Public information program.
Section 196.800 - Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921.
Section 196.810 - Permit for removal of material from or fill of waters; rules.
Section 196.812 - Large woody debris; rules.
Section 196.815 - Application for permit; rules; fees; disposition of fees.
Section 196.817 - General permits; rules.
Section 196.818 - Wetland delineation reports; review by Department of State Lands; fees; rules.
Section 196.860 - Enforcement powers of director.
Section 196.870 - Abatement proceedings; restraining order; injunction; public compensation.
Section 196.885 - Annual report of fill and removal activities; contents of report.
Section 196.895 - Imposition of civil penalties.
Section 196.906 - Legislative findings and declarations.
Section 196.909 - Definitions.
Section 196.911 - Maintenance without permit; applicability; notice.
Section 196.913 - Prohibitions; conditions.
Section 196.917 - Notice of violation; reasonable efforts to induce voluntary compliance.
Section 196.919 - Memoranda of understanding.
Section 196.921 - Applicability; rules.
Section 196.990 - Penalties for unpermitted removal from or filling of waters.
Section 196.993 - Penalties for unauthorized use of Willamette Falls Locks.