ODFW Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee to discuss HB 2298 draft, Sept. 14

SALEM, Ore. – The Fish Passage Rules Revision Sub-Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 2-5 p.m., virtually through Microsoft Teams. The meeting is open to the public, and public participation is encouraged. Members of the public who are interested in the Teams meeting can access it at – Click here to join the meeting.This meeting will focus on updating the draft administrative rules required by House Bill 2298. The bill requires ODFW to create and implement rules for voluntary restoration weirs by next spring. The draft rules were posted for public comment in August. This meeting will discuss the changes to the draft rules resulting from public input. ODFW will hold additional meetings and another public comment period as the rules process progresses. The agenda for this meeting, public comments, draft rules, and additional information about House Bill 2298 are available at the Fish Passage Rules Revision Initiative website or by contacting Katherine Nordholm, ODFW Fish Screening and Passage Coordinator, at (503) 507-5843 or Katherine.e.nordholm@odfw.oregon.gov. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for individuals requesting assistive hearing devices, sign language interpreters, or large-print materials. Individuals needing these types of accommodations may call the Information and Education Division at 800-720-6339 or 503-947-6002 at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.