Ocean Policy Notices, October 3, 2024

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October 3, 2024

Ocean Policy Notices and Events

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Distribution Topics 

1.  Update: OPAC Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Rescheduled, October 24, 2024

2. Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap Informational Session, October 4, 2024

3. Upcoming Rocky Habitat Community Workshops 

4. DSL Comment Opportunity: Rules Designating Rocky Habitat Area's on the Oregon's Coast


1. Update: Oregon Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, rescheduled for October 24, 2024

The Oregon STAC will meet next on Monday, Oct. 24th, 2024, 2-3pm.

Meeting information: Zoom Meeting registration link.

Contact:  Susie.Conley@oregonstate.edu


2. Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap Informational Session, October 4, 2024

If you are interested in learning more about the Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap, or are considering applying, DLCD Staff are hosting a meeting to provide information for community members to learn more about the Roadmap Roundtable and the work ahead.

Join us for the Roadmap Roundtable Information Session

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73950215819?pwd=JItFYdszy0ISBzRfEfZ1nJleHNduCa.1

Time: October 4, 2024, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Pacific Time 

Meeting ID: 739 5021 5819

Passcode: 2hQN1W

To learn more about the Oregon Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap visit the DLCD webpage.


3. Upcoming Rocky Habitat Community Workshops

The Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) is hosting a series of hybrid workshops in coastal Oregon to develop rocky habitat site management plans for the eight newly designated rocky habitat protected areas. These meetings are an opportunity to listen to professionals and volunteers who work in rocky habitats and to share feedback with DLCD staff. 

Ecola Point and Chapman Point 

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

2:30 to 5:00 p.m. 

Public Comment at 4:30 p.m.

Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S Spruce St., Cannon Beach, OR 97110 

Ecola Point and Chapman Point Site Management Plan Workshop

Zoom links will be shared after registration

Coquille Point 

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024

2:30 to 5:00 p.m. 

Public Comment at 4:30 p.m.

Bandon Library, 1204 11th St. SW, Bandon, OR 97411 

Coquille Point Site Management Plan Workshop

Zoom links will be shared after registration

In-person attendance is recommended for participating in the group discussion and remote attendance is recommended for listening and providing public comment. We will make accommodations as needed to make this conversation accessible. If you are interested in participating but unable to attend any of the workshops, please email the Rocky Habitat Projects Coordinator, Eva Krukowski (eva.krukowski@dlcd.oregon.gov) to share your input, questions, or to request more information. 

Agenda and background documents will be available on the Oregon Information Website.


4. DSL Comment Opportunity: Rules Designating Rocky Habitat Area's on Oregon's Coast

The Department of State Lands (DSL) is seeking comments on updates to administrative rules in OAR 141-142 that guide the establishment and management of marine reserves and marine protected areas in Oregon’s territorial sea. DSL is following through on the Department’s responsibility to amend these rules with the updated designations of rocky habitat sites, in conformance with the community-informed work completed by Oregon’s Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) and Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) in updating Oregon’s Territorial Sea Plan: Part Three. Learn more about the three-year public process informing the adoption of this updated plan.

DSL’s rulemaking comment period is open from October 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024: https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/Pages/rulemaking_comment.aspx

Contact: cait.mccusker@dsl.oregon.gov