In addition to its authority under ORS 776.115, the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots may:
- (1) Establish pilotage requirements for all single boiler or single engine and single screw tank vessels carrying oil in pilotage grounds;
- (2) Review and, if appropriate, reduce deadweight tonnage specifications for pilotage service for vessels carrying oil;
- (3) Establish regional speed limits, based on escort vehicle limitations, for all tank vessels in inland navigable waters and critical approaches to inland navigable waters; and
- (4) Establish a program for a near-miss reporting system.
[1991 c.651 §21; 1993 c.796 §5]