Proposed Outfitter/Guide Rules, March 6

The Oregon State Marine Board seeks public comment on proposed rules pertaining to OAR 250-016-0020, 250-016-35 and 250-016-0050, that modify definitions, adds new language to define license expiration dates for non-boating guides, remove recreational boating laws from a list of violation, clarify violations, and add specific references to types of fishing and hunting licenses, tags and permits. Public hearings are also being held to gather written and oral comments on the proposed rules: * Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: March 8, 2015, 6:30 to 8 pm, 620 Antelope Rd., White City, OR; * Columbia County Sheriff’s Office: March 15, 2015, 6:30 to 8 pm, 901Port Ave., St. Helens, OR; * Lane Fire Authority: March 29, 2015, 6:30 to 8 pm, 88050 Territorial Hwy, Veneta, OR. Written comments may be submitted by April 30, 2015 by 5 pm and can be submitted via email to osmb.rulemaking@state.or.us or by U.S. mail to: June LeTarte, Administrative Rules Coordinator, 435 Commercial Street NE, Suite 400, P.O. Box 14145, Salem, OR 97309-5056. Comments via telephone will not be accepted. To view the proposed language, visit http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/Pages/admin/OSMB_Rulemaking_Newpage.aspx