OAR 141-083-0800: Purpose and Applicability

These rules: (1) Govern the granting and renewal of easements for fiber optic and other cables on state-owned submerged and submersible land within the Territorial Sea. (2) Establish a process for authorizing easements for such cables. (3) Supersede any provisions contained in OAR 141-083-0010 through 141-083-0700 relating to fiber optic and other cables within the Territorial Sea. (4) Do not apply to landing structures or other equipment related or connected to the cable placed on state-owned upland. Such uses are governed by, and require forms of authorization stipulated in other agency rules.