OAR 635-100-0120: Threatened and Endangered Species Periodic Review of List

(1) The commission shall review each listed species at least once every five years to determine if verifiable scientific information exists to justify reclassification or removal from the list. (2) The review under section (1) of this rule shall be conducted according to the criteria and procedures set forth in OAR 635-100-0105, 635-100-0110, 635-100-0111 (Reclassifying Species), and 635-100-0112 (Removing Species from the State List). (3) If the commission makes the required determination under subsection (1) of this rule, the commission shall, within 90 days of the determination, commence the process of rulemaking to change the status of the species. (4) The department shall notify affected state agencies of the commission’s review determinations and may recommend management alternatives to the agencies.