OAR 635-002-0100: When Salmon Eggs are Surplus

For the purposes of ORS 508.730, the following criteria shall be used in determining when all natural and artificial fish production needs of the state have been met: (1) General limitations — Salmon eggs will not be declared surplus unless and until the capacities of all public hatchery facilities contributing fish for release in Oregon waters, including coastal streams and Columbia River and tributaries, have been filled, and approved rehabilitation and enhancement programs, including Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program, have been provided for. However, the Department recognizes that certain constraints may limit hatchery production to less than full capacity, including available finances, legislative direction, Commission policy, and status of stream/water body management plans. The Department may not be able to locate, determine, or accommodate all areas of need at any one time. (2) Biological limitations — Biological factors which limit numbers of salmon eggs that can be utilized in meeting state needs are: (a) Fish carrying capacity of a given stream or water body; (b) Probability of disease transfer to naturally produced stocks; (c) Maintenance of genetic integrity or compatibility of stocks; (d) Impacts of other species of fish.