OAR 603-052-1240
Bentgrass Control Area in Jefferson County


(1)

Definitions: As used in this rule:

(a)

“Modern biotechnology” means genetic modification of organisms by recombinant DNA techniques.

(b)

“Conventionally bred” means traditional plant breeding not involving genetic modification of organisms by recombinant DNA techniques.

(c)

“Willamette Valley counties” include: Benton, Clackamas, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington, and Yamhill counties in Oregon.

(2)

As authorized in ORS 570.405 (Department may establish control areas), a control area is established in Jefferson County to regulate the production of bentgrass. This control area is designed to provide physical separation between varieties of bentgrass produced using techniques of modern biotechnology and conventionally bred varieties with which they might cross-pollinate.

(3)

Extent of Control Area: The control area consists of all of the following parcels in central Jefferson County, Oregon:

(a)

In T10S, R13E, W.M.: sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, 14, and 24 in their entirety; the portions of sections 10, 15, 22, 23, 26, and 35 lying east of U.S. Hwy 26; the portion of section 25 lying west of Adams Drive; the NW, SE, SW, quarter sections and the western half of the NE quarter section of section 12; the western half of the SW and NW quarter sections of section 1; the NW quarter corner of the NW quarter section of section 36, plus;

(b)

In T9S, R13E W.M.: sections 28, 33, 34, and 35 in their entirety; the portions of sections 16, 20, 21, and 29 lying on the Agency Plains and above the canyon rim; the southern half of section 32 and the eastern half of the NE quarter section of section 32.

(4)

Commodities Covered: bentgrass (all Agrostis spp.). All other crops, plants, and commodities are exempt from provisions of this regulation except processing of other grass seed crops as regulated in section (5)(c) below.

(5)

Prohibited Acts:

(a)

Only varieties of bentgrass that have been developed using the techniques of modern biotechnology may be planted, grown, cleaned, conditioned or handled in the control area. Conventionally bred bentgrass varieties may not be planted, grown, cleaned, conditioned or handled within the control area. This regulation applies only to bentgrass.

(b)

Bentgrass fields within the control area must not be located closer than one-quarter mile from fields of conventionally bred bentgrass varieties located outside the control area. All field borders, ditch banks, and roadsides within 165 feet of the bentgrass fields must be kept free of Agrostis spp. Waterways leaving bentgrass fields must be kept free of Agrostis spp. for a distance of 165 feet.

(c)

The bentgrass seed produced within the control area must be processed at a seed cleaning and packaging facility located within the control area. No conventionally bred varieties of grass seed of any type shall be cleaned or packaged at this facility.

(d)

Bentgrass seed produced in the control area must be transported from the field to the cleaning and packaging facility in enclosed containers. Processed bentgrass seed produced in the control area may not leave the control area except in sealed commercial containers.

(e)

Combine(s) used to harvest bentgrass in the control area must not be used for any other crop. Dedicated combine(s) no longer being used to harvest bentgrass in the control area must be fumigated to devitalize all bentgrass seeds and thouroughly cleaned. Other equipment used in the harvesting and transporting of unprocessed bentgrass seed must be thoroughly cleaned before leaving the control area. Containers such as poly bags used to transport unprocessed bentgrass seed and straw must not be used for other agricultural commodities or must be thoroughly cleaned before being used for other agricultural commodities to avoid cross-contamination.

(f)

All bentgrass straw produced in the control area must be burned within the control area or processed in a way that devitalizes bentgrass seeds, e.g. pelletizing. If processing occurs outside the area, the straw must travel to the processing plant in enclosed containers.

(g)

Stand removal following final harvest will include the following steps: watering to promote regrowth, application of an effective herbicide (such as fluazifop or glufosinate), and shallow tillage (not plowing). The next crop must tolerate a selective herbicide that kills bentgrass and roguing or such herbicide must be used to control bentgrass volunteers. Other methods of stand removal, e.g. fumigation, may be acceptable. Growers should send a written request for approval of alternative methods to: Administrator, Plant Division, Oregon Department of Agriculture, 635 Capitol St., Salem, OR, 97301.

(h)

Varieties of bentgrass that have been developed using the techniques of modern biotechnology may not be planted in Willamette Valley counties in order to prevent cross-pollination with traditionally bred varieties. This includes both seed production fields and all non-production plantings such as sod farms, golf course putting greens, tees, and fairways. Research plots are allowed in Willamette Valley counties under permit/notification from the United States Department of Agriculture.

(6)

Violations: Any bentgrass or other grass seed not in compliance with the provisions of this rule is subject to destruction as determined by the Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Such destruction shall be at the expense of the owner or owners or their responsible agent or agents. Violators of this control area are subject to the penalties provided by 570.410 (Violation of order prohibited) and 570.990 (Penalties), including civil penalties up to $10,000.

Source: Rule 603-052-1240 — Bentgrass Control Area in Jefferson County, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=603-052-1240.

603‑052‑0020
Exemption from Quarantine Orders
603‑052‑0030
Plum Curculio Quarantine
603‑052‑0051
Quarantine: Grape Pests and Diseases
603‑052‑0075
Quarantine
603‑052‑0114
Quarantine
603‑052‑0115
Quarantine
603‑052‑0116
Quarantine
603‑052‑0118
Quarantine
603‑052‑0120
Quarantine
603‑052‑0121
Quarantine
603‑052‑0126
Quarantine
603‑052‑0127
Quarantine
603‑052‑0129
Quarantine
603‑052‑0150
Control Areas and Procedures
603‑052‑0153
Definitions
603‑052‑0154
Control Area
603‑052‑0155
Intent and Purpose
603‑052‑0156
Control by Spraying
603‑052‑0157
Inspection Procedures
603‑052‑0158
Control Procedures
603‑052‑0160
Definitions
603‑052‑0165
Control Area
603‑052‑0170
Intent and Purpose
603‑052‑0175
Control by Spraying
603‑052‑0180
Inspection Procedures
603‑052‑0185
Control Procedures
603‑052‑0187
Definitions
603‑052‑0188
Control Area
603‑052‑0189
Intent and Purpose
603‑052‑0190
Control by Spraying
603‑052‑0191
Inspection Procedures
603‑052‑0192
Control Procedures
603‑052‑0260
Hood River Control Area: Insect Pests and Diseases in Fruit Trees
603‑052‑0265
Definitions
603‑052‑0270
Intent and Purpose
603‑052‑0275
Control by Spraying
603‑052‑0280
Inspection and Control Procedures
603‑052‑0328
Klamath County Mint Disease Control Area Order
603‑052‑0347
Control Area and Procedures in Malheur County
603‑052‑0350
Control Area — Yellow Dwarf — Marion County
603‑052‑0355
Control Area — Yellow Dwarf — Yamhill and Washington Counties
603‑052‑0360
Control Area: Onion Maggot — Malheur County
603‑052‑0385
Malheur County Bean Disease Control Area and Procedures
603‑052‑0390
Wallowa County Potato Disease Control Area and Procedures
603‑052‑0395
Union County Potato Disease Control Area and Procedures
603‑052‑0450
Quarantine
603‑052‑0825
Hazelnut Nursery Stock Control Area
603‑052‑0830
Commercial Potatoes Produced in Oregon to be Grown from “Certified Seed”
603‑052‑0860
Brassicaceae Production Districts and Rapeseed Control Areas
603‑052‑0861
General Production Area/Protected Districts
603‑052‑0862
Definitions
603‑052‑0870
General Production Area
603‑052‑0880
Protected Districts
603‑052‑0882
Willamette Valley Protected District
603‑052‑0884
Central Oregon Protected District
603‑052‑0886
Northeast Oregon Protected District
603‑052‑0888
Malheur/Idaho Protected District
603‑052‑0901
Research, Summary, Changes
603‑052‑0921
Violations
603‑052‑1020
Quarantine Against Powdery Mildew of Hops
603‑052‑1025
Quarantine
603‑052‑1030
Control Area Against Rough Bluegrass in Union County
603‑052‑1040
Control Area Against Rough Bluegrass in Morrow and Umatilla Counties
603‑052‑1050
Control Area Against Creeping Annual Bluegrass in Union County
603‑052‑1060
Control Area Against Creeping Annual Bluegrass in Morrow and Umatilla Counties
603‑052‑1080
Firewood Restrictions To Prevent Transport Of Invasive Species
603‑052‑1090
Civil Penalty Matrix
603‑052‑1100
Purpose
603‑052‑1110
Definitions
603‑052‑1120
Notification
603‑052‑1130
Fees
603‑052‑1150
Laboratory Fees for Official, Regulatory and Service Samples
603‑052‑1200
Quarantine
603‑052‑1205
Weed-Free Tree Seedling Nurseries
603‑052‑1206
Definitions
603‑052‑1209
Purpose
603‑052‑1211
Control Area
603‑052‑1221
Quarantine
603‑052‑1230
Quarantine: Phytophthora ramorum
603‑052‑1236
Biopharmaceutical Crops
603‑052‑1240
Bentgrass Control Area in Jefferson County
603‑052‑1241
Quarantine: Rathayibacter toxicus
603‑052‑1245
Blueberry Nursery Stock Control Area
603‑052‑1300
Purpose and General Information
603‑052‑1310
Definitions
603‑052‑1320
Approved Species (Non-Regulated)
603‑052‑1330
Changes to List of Approved Invertebrates
603‑052‑1340
Permits
603‑052‑1350
Premises and Permit Accessible to Department Officials
603‑052‑1360
Violations
603‑052‑1370
Civil Penalties
603‑052‑1380
Invasive Species Council: Voting process, responsibilities and duties for Chair and Co-Chair
603‑052‑1390
Temporary rules prohibiting the import of Marimo or Moss balls infested with zebra mussels
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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