(a) Monitor vessels regulated under ORS 783.625 to 783.640;
(b) Screen ballast water management information reported to the department under ORS 783.640;
(c) Inspect vessels and collect samples of ballast water pursuant to ORS 783.640;
(d) Conduct ballast water management policy development and coordination;
(e) Coordinate with other state agencies, agencies of other states and federal agencies on issues related to ballast water management;
(f) Respond to emergencies regarding aquatic invasive species that may have resulted from the discharge of ballast water; and
(g) Provide outreach and consultation expertise to maritime industry stakeholders regarding:
(A) Best practices related to ballast water management.
(B) Standards and procedures adopted by rule by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 783.635.
(2) The fund established by subsection (1) of this section shall consist of:
(a) Fees collected pursuant to ORS 783.636.
(b) Late charges collected pursuant to ORS 783.637. [2011 c.321 ยง5]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Section 783.010 - Claims for which liens accorded.
Section 783.020 - Lien priority.
Section 783.400 - Shipbreaking; shipwrecks; ship repair; definitions.
Section 783.625 - Definitions for ORS 783.625 to 783.640.
Section 783.630 - Application; exclusions.
Section 783.635 - Discharge of ballast water prohibited; exemption; rules; aquatic invasive species.
Section 783.636 - Fees; rules.
Section 783.637 - Late charges; waiver.
Section 783.638 - Ballast Water Fund; sources; uses.