1. (1) Grants are available to public agencies to sponsor a vessel turn-in program. These programs will allow owners to surrender vessels at risk of becoming abandoned or derelict before the vessels damage the environment or become a hazard to navigation.

2. (2) Recreational vessels, acknowledged by the Board, in danger of becoming abandoned or derelict are eligible for removal through a vessel turn-in grant. The owner of the vessel must:

   1. (a) Surrender the vessel by signing a release of interest on the certificate of title;
   2. (b) Provide the title to the public agency; or
   3. (c) If the title is lost, sign an alternative release of interest document as approved by the Board.
3. (3) Any public agency may submit a proposal to the Board for a vessel turn-in grant to be funded in part from the Salvaged Vessel Subaccount. Proposals must be submitted in writing by mail, email, or fax.

4. (4) The proposal for a vessel turn-in program grant must include a description of:

   1. (a) How the turn-in program will be advertised or how boats will be identified for surrender;
   2. (b) The dates and times for any turn-in events;
   3. (c) The location of any turn-in events;
   4. (d) The criteria used by the public agency to determine if a vessel was in danger of being an abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel and was likely to cause damage to the environment or become a hazard to navigation;
   5. (e) A description of how surrendered boats will be removed and disposed of;
   6. (f) An estimate of the number of boats that will be surrendered;
   7. (g) An itemized list of expenses associated with the turn-in program;
   8. (h) The total amount of funds requested; and
   9. (i) Any cash or in-kind match to be provided by the public agency.
5. (5) The Board will review the proposed vessel turn-in program. Grant decisions will be based upon criteria outlined in 250-026-0055(4)(a)–(i), as well as, funds available in the Salvaged Vessel Subaccount. The Board will provide its decision in writing.
6. (6) If the Board approves the vessel turn-in program grant, the Board will prepare an Intergovernmental Project Agreement for signature by the parties prior to the grant award.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 830.110

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 830.948

History

OSMB 9-2014, f. 5-12-14, cert. ef. 6-1-14