Date: July 20, 2001 |
For Immediate Release |
Increase Sought in $500 Accident ThresholdThe Oregon State Marine Board is accepting public comment on a proposed increase of the monetary threshold at which reporting boating accidents is required. Boat operators involved in an accident involving human injury or death are required to report the accident to the Oregon State Marine Board within 48 hours of the event. Also, accidents involving property damage over $500 must be reported. The policy mirrors the U.S. Coast Guard accident reporting requirements. The US Coast Guard has increased the minimum property damage threshold to $2000 effective in July. The Marine Board proposes to match this change, boosting the state minimum threshold to report accidents involving property damage only to $2000 also. If no adverse comments are raised, the revised rule will be filed and will become effective in September. Comments will be accepted from August 1 to August 31. Comments may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the Marine Board. Written comments may be delivered to: Marty Law, OSMB, PO Box 14145, Salem, OR 97309; via e-mail to Martin.Law@state.or.us, or via fax at (503) 378-4597. Telephone comments will not be accepted. |
