Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 629 - DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Division 620 - CHEMICAL AND OTHER PETROLEUM
Section 629-620-0700 - Chemical and Other Petroleum Product Rules: Effectiveness Monitoring and Evaluation

(1) In cooperation with state agencies, landowners, and other interested parties, the department shall conduct monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of the chemical and other petroleum product rules. The monitoring shall determine the effectiveness of the rules to meet the goals of the Forest Practices Act and the purposes stated in the rules, as well as their workability and operability.

(2) It is the Board of Forestry's intent that the department and its cooperators place a high priority on assessing the monitoring needs and securing adequate resources to conduct the necessary monitoring. The department shall work with its cooperators and the Legislature to secure the necessary resources, funding and coordination for effective monitoring.

(3) The department shall report to the Board of Forestry annually about current monitoring efforts and, in a timely manner, present findings and recommendations for changes to practices. The Board of Forestry shall consider the findings and recommendations and take appropriate action.