OAR 635-090-0090: Evaluation Criteria for Proposed Access and Habitat Projects

(1) All proposed access and habitat projects shall be evaluated by the board for consistency with department wildlife and habitat management goals and objectives as set forth in administrative rules, species and/or management area plans, and department habitat conservation standards and guidelines approved or adopted by the commission. (2) The Board shall not recommend a project for funding if it finds the project: (a) Is inconsistent with the intent of the Act; (b) Is contrary to sound biological principles; (c) Proposes inappropriate measures or methods to accomplish the project objectives; (d) Is inconsistent with statewide land use planning goals and local acknowledged land use plans; or (e) Violates department goals, policies, administrative rules, or species or other management plans approved or adopted by the commission.