Date: August 8, 2001

For Immediate Release

Prineville Reservoir Hearing Wednesday

A public hearing to consider new boating regulations on Prineville Reservoir is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Prineville.

The Oregon State Marine Board proposes to enact a new "slow-no wake, 5 mile per hour maximum" speed limit in Roberts Bay. Roberts Bay is located on the south side of Prineville Reservoir across the reservoir from Prineville Resort. The proposed regulation protects swimmers, people using inner tubes and air mattresses, as well as other users of the area from high-speed boat traffic.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Crook County Public Library, 175 Meadow Lakes Dr.

The public comment period continues through Aug. 31. Comments may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the board, or given verbally or in writing at the public hearing. Written comments may be delivered to: Wayne Shuyler, OSMB, PO Box 14145, Salem, OR 97309; via e-mail to Wayne.Shuyler@state.or.us, or via fax at (503) 378-4597. Telephone comments will not be accepted.

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