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| Coastal River Etiquette |
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Boaters and Anglers need to get along to avoid restrictions. Click here to learn more.
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New signage addressing accessive wakes
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To keep waterways safe and to minimize conflicts among users, the Marine Board occasionally enacts boat operation rules. The board involves boaters, local officials, the public and law enforcement in determining whether rules are necessary and in being sure rules are enacted fairly. Proposals are posted on the What's New page in press release form.
To Comment: The Oregon State Marine Board invites public opinion on these proposed boating regulations and will accept written comments up to the noted deadline. Comments may be mailed, faxed or emailed (osmb.rulemaking@state.or.us), or given orally or in writing at the appropriate public meetings.
Any citizen or group of citizens can request that the Marine Board adopt, amend, or repeal a boating regulation for a specific body of water through a petition. Click here to learn the State Marine Board's procedures for adpoting, amending or repealing rules.
Wake Issues
To learn more about the Lower Willamette wake rules and the history surrounding the rule, click here.
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| 2009 Boating Related Rules and Petitions |
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Boat Operations on the Willamette River in Marion and Polk Counties
250-0210-0261 boat Operations on the Willamette River in Marion and Polk Counties
No boat shall be operated at a speed in excess of 5 MPH on the Willamette River, in Polk and Marion Counties, in the following locations:
(1) Within 200 feet of a designated public launching ramp or designated swimming area.
(2) From a point 50 feet south of the Center Street Bridte between Salem and West Salem and a point 50 feet north of the railroad bridge on Marion Street between Salem and West Salem.
(3) Within 100 feet of the moorage dock at the Salem waterfront park.
This rule is in effect on May 1, 2009.
Holgate Channel and Ross Island Lagoon Regulation Hearing -May 27, 2009
The Marine Board will hold a public hearing in Portland on Wednesday, May 27, to hear public comment on a proposal to restrict motorboat operation in the Ross Island Lagoon and Holgate Channel, the area of the Willamette River that flows on the east side of Ross Island.
The public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue. The Board is seeking comments specific to the petition filed by the Willamette Riverkeeper in association with the Audubon Society of Portland and Urban Grenspaces. The petition proposes a slow-no-wake for motorboats operating in Holgate Channel and would prohibit motorboat use on the Ross Island lagoon. TheMarine Board would like individuals to address wheather they support the proposed rule or not, or to suggest an alternate proposal.
People may also submit their comments in writing throught he end of May. All public comment will be summarized and presented to the Board for further consideration this summer. Written comments may be submitted by mail to June LeTarte, OSMB, P.O. Box 14145, Salem, OR 97309, by email to osmb.rulemaking@state.or.us, or by fax to (503) 378-4597. Written comments may also be handed in at the public meeting. All comments must be received or postmarked by May 31. Telephone comments will not be accepted.
Petition Accepted for Proposed Holgate Channel Rules
On March 30, 2009, the Board received a petition request from the Willamette Riverkeeper for a "No-Wake-Zone for Holgate Channel and a non-motorized zone for the Ross Island Lagoon." Co-petitioners included the Audubon Society of Portland and the Urban Greenspaces Institute. Based on media reports, the City of Portland adopted a resultion in March supporting the petition. The petition was accompanied by 333 letters of support and 72 signatures of support. The petition was also supported in a letter submitted by Senator Jackie Dingelder (D-23).
The Board accepted the petition, which means Marine Board staff will open a rulemaking process that will include full public notification via the media, internet and direct notification to interest groups, jurisdictions, county commissioners and legislators. A public meeting will be scheduled in Portland during the public comment period.
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| Boating Related Rules Adopted in 2008 |
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Willamette River, Clackamas, Yamhill and Marion Counties
Location: Willamette River between Newberg and Canby
Adopted: September 2008
Rule Summary: beginning January 1, 2010 -Slow-no-wake within 100’ of private structures and no wake-enhancing devices.
Background: This rule was adopted to address wake-related property damage on this narrow stretch of the Willamette River.
OAR 250-020-0032 Boat Operations:
(5) On the Willamette River from the Hwy 219 Bridge at RM 48.5 to the upper end of Willow Island at RM 31.5, the following rules apply:
(a) No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of a "Slow - No Wake" maximum 5 mph speed within 100 feet of private docks, boathouses or moorages legally permitted by the Oregon Department of State Lands.
(b) Beginning January 1, 2010, no person shall use wake-enhancing devices, including ballast tanks, wedges or hydrofoils or other mechanical devices, or un-even loading of persons or gear, to artificially operate bow-high.
Prineville Reservoir, Crook County
Location: Prineville Resort Marina
Adopted: July 2008
Rule Summary: Slow-no-wake within 500’ of Prineville Resort Marina.
Background: This rule was adopted to address the growing problem of large boat wakes impacting the fuel dock and boats moored at this private marina. The marina is located at a turn in the reservoir making it vulnerable to boat wakes.
OAR 250-020-0073 - Boat Operations on Ochoco and Prineville Reservoirs in Crook County
(2) On Prineville Reservoir: No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of slow-no-wake in Prineville Reservoir, adjacent to the Prineville Reservoir Resort Marina, as marked by buoys beginning approximately 500 feet north of the Prineville Resort Marina and continuing 500 feet beyond the perimeter of the marina to a point approximately 500 feet south of the resort boat ramp. This rule is in effect from May 15 through September 15.
Diamond Lake, Douglas County
Location: Diamond Lake
Adopted: April 2008
Rule Summary: 10 mph speed limit for entire lake
Background: 1999 legislation directed OSMB to return Diamond Lake to 10 mph speed limit once the lake was considered restored by ODFW. Lake restoration efforts were completed in 2007.
OAR 250-020-0102 - Boat Operations in Douglas County
(1) No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 10 MPH in the following areas:
(c) Diamond Lake.
Ocean Charter Vessels, Additional Equipment -Pacific Ocean
Location: Pacific Ocean beyond territorial waters.
Rule Summary: New, less expensive and more reliable satellite phones are available and may now be used in place of single sideband radios on charter boats, but only if used in conjunction with EPIRBs and VHF radio telephones.
Adopted: June 2007, and amended April 2008 to reflect additional equipment requirements.
Background: To address changing communications technology - allows Satellite Telephones as a substitute for Single Sideband Radio by active ocean charter boat operators, with the condition that in addition to a satellite phone, a Class A, 406 EPIRB from shore to 3 miles out (for all charter vessels) and a VHF radio telephone is also be required.
OAR 250-015-0033 – Ocean Charter Vessels -Additional Equipment
Vessels operating more than 20 miles from the nearest port, in addition to the equipment previously specified, must also carry:
(1) Single Sideband Radio (Title 47 CFR Parts 80.901 & 80.905 (a)(2)). Vessels must be equipped with a medium frequency transmitter capable of transmitting J3E emissions and a receiver capable of reception of J3E emissions within the band of 1710 to 2850 kHz and be capable of operation on 2670 kHz, or:
(2) All of the following:
(a) Satellite Telephone;
(A) Hard-wired for a constant charge, with charging indicator light;
(B) Portable, removable from charging base, able to operate independently;
(C) Mounted within reach of the boat operator, at the pilot station; and
(D) Programmable, emergency numbers programmed for speed-dial.
(b) 406 MHz Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), and a
(c) VHF Radiotelephone
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