OAR 856-030-0035: Pilotage Fee Waiver

Notwithstanding the terms of any applicable rate order, the Board may, in its discretion and upon the application of any pilot or pilots, permit the requesting pilot or pilots to waive all or part of any pilotage fees that would otherwise be due from a vessel, provided that: (1) The waiver is sought for a noncommercial vessel. (2) The application is in writing; is made in advance of pilotage services being rendered; and states the nature of the vessel and the reasons why the waiver should be granted. (3) The Board may grant a waiver only upon a finding that it would be in the public interest to do so.