OAR 141-102-0000: Purpose

Pursuant to ORS 196.810(1)(b), these rules: (1) Further define "essential indigenous anadromous salmonid habitat (ESH)"; (2) Designate ESH in consultation with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and in consultation with other affected parties; (3) Establish the process to amend ESH designations as new information becomes available; (4) Develop and implement a process for responding to requests to review the accuracy of an ESH designation and mapping; and (5) Require an authorization from the Department for activities involving the fill or removal of any amount of material in ESH unless the activity is exempt.