OAR 635-009-0225: Evaluation of Projects Submitted for Funding

(1) All projects shall be evaluated by the Board and Internal Review Team for consistency with fish management goals and objectives as set forth in OAR 635-007-0501 through 635-007-0830, and species management plans, as applicable, adopted by the Commission. (2) A project shall not be recommended for funding if, based on review by the Department or the Board, the project: (a) Is inconsistent with the intent of ORS 496.280 through 496.291; (b) Is contrary to sound biological principles; (c) Proposes to use inappropriate methods to accomplish project objectives; (d) Is inconsistent with state land use planning goals and local acknowledged land use plans; (e) Violates goals, policies, rules, species or basin management plans adopted by the Commission. (3) Project proposals shall be evaluated according to their potential impact on all fish species, the environment, and contribution to the resource.