OAR 250-026-0055
Vessel Turn-in Program Grants
(1)
Grants are available to public agencies to sponsor a vessel turn-in program. These programs will allow owners to surrender vessels at risk of becoming abandoned or derelict before the vessels damage the environment or become a hazard to navigation.(2)
Recreational vessels, acknowledged by the Board, in danger of becoming abandoned or derelict are eligible for removal through a vessel turn-in grant. The owner of the vessel must:(a)
Surrender the vessel by signing a release of interest on the certificate of title;(b)
Provide the title to the public agency; or(c)
If the title is lost, sign an alternative release of interest document as approved by the Board.(3)
Any public agency may submit a proposal to the Board for a vessel turn-in grant to be funded in part from the Salvaged Vessel Subaccount. Proposals must be submitted in writing by mail, email, or fax.(4)
The proposal for a vessel turn-in program grant must include a description of:(a)
How the turn-in program will be advertised or how boats will be identified for surrender;(b)
The dates and times for any turn-in events;(c)
The location of any turn-in events;(d)
The criteria used by the public agency to determine if a vessel was in danger of being an abandoned vessel or a derelict vessel and was likely to cause damage to the environment or become a hazard to navigation;(e)
A description of how surrendered boats will be removed and disposed of;(f)
An estimate of the number of boats that will be surrendered;(g)
An itemized list of expenses associated with the turn-in program;(h)
The total amount of funds requested; and(i)
Any cash or in-kind match to be provided by the public agency.(5)
The Board will review the proposed vessel turn-in program. Grant decisions will be based upon criteria outlined in 250-026-0055 (Vessel Turn-in Program Grants)(4)(a)–(i), as well as, funds available in the Salvaged Vessel Subaccount. The Board will provide its decision in writing.(6)
If the Board approves the vessel turn-in program grant, the Board will prepare an Intergovernmental Project Agreement for signature by the parties prior to the grant award.
Source:
Rule 250-026-0055 — Vessel Turn-in Program Grants, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=250-026-0055.