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Committee reviews changes to speed removal of abandoned and derelict vessels
Summary
Senate Bill 795 would revise definitions and notice requirements for Oregon's abandoned and derelict vessels program, streamline removals and treat irrecoverable vessels as marine debris to speed cleanup, state officials told the committee.
Senator Anderson and Department of State Lands officials told the Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water Committee that Senate Bill 795 would strengthen Oregon’s abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) program by clarifying definitions and shortening notification periods.
Senator Anderson said the bill would help coastal and river communities from Lincoln City to Coos Bay by addressing hazardous boats that clog harbors, endanger navigation and pollute waterways. "Removing these vessels quickly and efficiently is critical…
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