1. (1) A person, state or local government, unit of state or local government, an Indian tribe, or a unit of the federal government, may request that the Council declare an Invasive Species Emergency and release Funds.

2. (2) The request must be sent to the Council in writing and include a response plan with the following elements:

   1. (a) A risk assessment for the Invasive Species;
   2. (b) Information about efforts implemented to control or eradicate the Invasive Species in other locales;
   3. (c) Methodology proposed to eradicate or control the infestation;
   4. (d) Budget to respond to the infestation;
   5. (e) Timeline for activities associated with response to the infestation; and
   6. (f) Methods to evaluate control or eradication success.
3. (3) Requests not meeting review standards may be returned for correction or completion, or may be denied further consideration.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 570.800

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 570.800 & 570.810

History

OISC 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-28-10