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Comment on Proposed Rules

You may submit public comment on proposed rules through multiple ways: 

  • Submit public comment online through the form below. 
  • Email us at dsl.rules@dsl.oregon.gov 
  • Mail your comment to:
    Rules Coordinator
    775 Summer Street NE, Suite 100
    Salem, Oregon 97301-1279 
  • Attend and testify at a rule hearing

Rules open for public review and comment

If no list appears below, there are no rules currently open for comment. Learn more about rulemaking and proposed rules here.

The people of Oregon own the beds and banks of all navigable and tidally influenced waterways throughout the state. Oregon-owned rivers, lakes, and the territorial sea are shared resources the public may use for navigation, recreation, commerce, and fishing. DSL oversees these waterways by promoting healthy, safe, and responsible waterway use. Marinas, ports, docks, floating homes, and other uses of public waterways require authorization from DSL. Some authorizations, including leases and registrations, compensate the public and ensure the use does not adversely affect the health and safety of public lands or waters or unreasonably interfere with other uses. 

In recent years DSL has explored strategies to achieve sustainable operations in managing waterway authorizations and ensure lease rates are consistent and fair. In addition, Oregonians have experienced serious environmental risks and unexpected financial liability from some private uses along waterways such as neglected structures and stockpiling of hazardous and derelict boats. DSL has identified best management practices for waterway leases that will help protect the health and safety of public lands and waters and minimize operational risks.
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Current S​tatus

A public comment period for the proposed rule language is is open through August 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. - see the public notice here​. DSL is holding a series of six public rule hearings both in person and virtually. Help us plan for your attendance and RSVP here (RSVP not required to attend).

Contact dsl.rules@dsl.oregon.gov​ with any questions.

Public Comment Period

Proposed Rule Language

Written Public Comment​

Written comments will be accepted through August 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Comments may be submitted one of three ways:

Public Rule Hearings

Virtual (online only):

  • ​Monday, July 21 at 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m.
Join online: Click here for meeting link​
Meeting ID: 250 886 8653
Passcode: w#EnJ067

Join by phone: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 250 886 8653
Passcode: 87671005​


In-person:​
These meetings are in-person only and will not have virtual access.

  • Florence, OR: Tuesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street, Florence, OR 97439​
  • Bay City, OR: Wednesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at Bay City Community Hall (City Hall), 5525 B Street, Bay City, OR 97107
  • Bend, OR: Wednesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, OR 97702
  • Portland, OR: Thursday, August 7 at 6 p.m. at The Portland Building, Meeting Room 108, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
​Previous Comments

Rulemaking Advisory Committee

See the RAC Roster here​, and see an overall summary of the RAC meetings and feedback here​.

RAC Meeting #5

A final RAC meeting was held on March 19, 2025. 

RAC Meeting #4

A RAC meeting was held on February 19, 2025.

RAC Meeting #3

A RAC meeting was held on January 22, 2025. 

RAC Meeting #2

A RAC meeting was held on December 11, 2024. 

​RAC Meeting #1

A RAC meeting was held on November 13, 2024.




 

 



CONTACT

Danielle Boudreaux, Rulemaking Coordinator
503-798-6846
dsl.rules@dsl.oregon.gov