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Panel hears bill to add Oregon Institute of Marine Biology vessels to state research-vessel program and funds
Summary
A public hearing on House Bill 3486 heard requests to add University of Oregon research vessels to the state's ocean-going research vessel program, add a UO scientist to the Research Vessel Council, and provide state funds for vessel research days and dive-vessel infrastructure.
Representative Boomer Wright introduced House Bill 3486 at a public hearing, requesting expansion of the ocean‑going research vessel program to include research vessels operated by the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB), addition of a University of Oregon scientist to the Research Vessel Council, and modest appropriations to support vessel operations and infrastructure.
Committee staff explained the bill would require at least one…
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