1. (1) At the Director's discretion, a public informational hearing may be held before issuing a final order on the approval request.

2. (2) If the Director decides to hold a public informational hearing, written notice of such hearing shall be given, as required by ORS 196.681(1)(c). Such notice shall be provided at least ten days before a hearing is held. Notice of hearing may be included with the notice of opportunity for public comment described in OAR 141-086-0015 or it may be provided separately after public comments have been received by the Division. Notice shall include the following:

   1. (a) A map showing the area affected;
   2. (b) A description of the city or county which would implement the plan;
   3. (c) The location where additional information concerning the plan can be inspected by the general public; and
   4. (d) The date, time and location of the hearing.
3. (3) Such notice shall be posted at the Division's office at 775 Summer Street in Salem and shall be specifically sent to the parties listed in OAR 141-086-0015(2) and to any additional parties who provided public comment as described in that same rule.
4. (4) The Division shall also publish notice of the hearing in a local paper of general circulation. Such notice shall contain a description of the area affected by the proposed plan and a statement that this area is being considered for a wetland conservation plan.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 183 & 196

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 196.668 - 196.692

History

DSL 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 2-26-01
LB 4-1990, f. & cert. ef. 11-7-90