OAR 635-090-0100: Commission Approval of Proposed Access and Habitat Projects

(1) The commission shall review the board’s recommendations and may approve or disapprove any or all projects recommended for funding. (2) The board shall attach terms and conditions to project proposals necessary to protect and enhance the state’s wildlife and their habitat. Terms and conditions shall include but are not limited to requiring the project sponsor to: (a) Acquire written approval from the board prior to initiating the project; (b) Agree to complete the project as approved by the commission and within the timeframe specified in the grant agreement; (c) Obtain all necessary water rights, access agreements, easements, use permits or any other permits needed to undertake the project. Copies shall be provided to the board prior to commencing the project; (d) File with the board a written request for permission to modify the project. Proposed modifications shall include the rationale for the requested change and shall be submitted to and approved by the board and the commission prior to initiating any work proposed in the modification; (e) Submit a project report at the completion of the project describing the work done; (f) Monitor and report the effectiveness of the project during the grant agreement period; (g) Allow access to the project by commission or board members (or their representatives) to monitor and/or evaluate the project; and (h) Account for access and habitat funds distributed by the department.