OAR 635-412-0030: Fish Passage Protests

(1) A person owning or operating an artificial obstruction may request alternative dispute resolution at any point in the process of determining fish passage requirements. (2) The owner or operator of the artificial obstruction who objects to a determination made by the Department under these rules may file a protest with the Commission. Protests must be submitted in writing within 30 days from the date the Department posts the determination on its website and must include the grounds for protesting that determination. (3) The Commission may approve, deny, or modify the Department's proposed or final determination after sufficient opportunity for public review and comment. (4) If a protest is not filed within 30 days from the date the Department posts the determination from the Department, the Commission’s or Department's determination becomes a final order.