Public Notice and Comment Opportunities

Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP) provides the public the opportunity to comment on federal actions, federal permits/licenses, and during planning efforts for ocean, estuarine, and shoreland resources.

The program also conducts outreach to stakeholders via a wide variety of low-traffic listservs. If you would like to stay informed via email notifications, please click on the listserv of interest to sign up:

Comment opportunities below are organized by category. There may be opportunities to comment on related topics/processes that are managed by other state agencies. To comment on these opportunities, please visit the relevant web pages of our state program partners.

Public Comment Opportunities for Coastal Planning Efforts

Open Public Comment Opportunities

Territorial Sea Plan Part 3: Rocky Shores Management Strategy

The states guiding framework for managing rocky habitat resources is being updated. Originally adopted in 1994, this strategy update will have many opportunities for public comment.

Working Group Meetings – The Rocky Shores Working Group is a sub-committee of the Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) and meets as needed to draft, discuss, and guide this update process. All meetings are open to the public and offer time for public comment. Remote connection opportunities are also available for most meetings. View the working group meeting schedule here.
Ocean Policy Advisory Council Meetings – The Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) is the legislatively mandated ocean policy advisory body to the governor and the body responsible for leading the amendment of the Rocky Shores Management Strategy. All meetings are open to the public and offer time for public comment. View upcoming OPAC Meetings here.
Public Scoping Periods – There are multiple public scoping periods scheduled throughout the update process when public comments and input will be gathered on particular topics and materials. View summaries of past public scoping periods and learn how to participate here.

The State of Oregon invites all individuals, organizations, and governments to participate in this process so that all voices are heard!

Closed Public Comment Periods

None currently.

Federal Consistency Review Public Comment Opportunities

Open Public Comment Opportunities

October 16, 2019 - Notice is hereby given that DLCD is reviewing the following permit application for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program: Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit #NWP-2014-435. Please see the documents and links below for detailed information about the proposed project. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from this Notice.

October 7, 2019 - APPLICATION WITHDRAWN as of 10/28/2019

Notice is hereby given that DLCD is reviewing the following permit application for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program: PacWave South Project (FERC No. P-14616-001) formerly known as the Pacific Marine Energy Center – South Energy Test Site (FERC No. P-14616-000) and Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit #NWP-2014-367. Please see the documents and links below for detailed information about the proposed project. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from this Notice.

Public Notice for a Federally Permitted Coastal Project October 10, 2019

Federal Consistency Certification (Analysis of Enforceable Policies); September 24, 2019

Joint Permit Application:

1) Exhibit 1 – Lincoln County Land Use Compatibility Statement

2) Exhibit 2 – PacWave South FERC License PM&Es

3) Exhibit 3 – PacWave South Previous Letters of Support

4) Exhibit 4 – PacWave South Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy

5) Exhibit 5 – Lincoln County Legal Counsel TSP Part 4 Letter

6) Exhibit 6 – PacWave South Joint Permit Application

7) Exhibit 7 – PacWave South Territorial Sea Fiber Optic Cable Easement Application

8) PacWave South Federal Consistency Certification

FERC Application and Materials:

· Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/05/02/2018-09253/notice-of-draft-license-application-dla-and-draft-preliminary-draft-environmental-assessment-pdea

· FERC eLibrary: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20180420-5237

o Draft License Application: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14894940

o OSU Transmittal Letter: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14894940

o Preliminary Draft Environmental Assessment: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14894941

o Appendices to the Preliminary Draft Environmental Assessment: https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/common/OpenNat.asp?fileID=14894941

Closed Public Comment Periods (within the last year)

July 23, 2019- Notice is hereby given that DLCD is reviewing the following permit applications for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program: Jordan Cove Energy Project (JCEP) and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline (PCGP): Construction of a deep-water export terminal and pipeline in Coos Bay, Oregon (Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Federal Permit #NWP2017-41 and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Docket #CP17-495-000 and #CP17-494-000). Please see the documents and links below for detailed information about the proposed project. Comments must be received no later than 60 days from this Notice.

Public Notice for a Federally Permitted Coastal Project; July 23, 2019

Federal Consistency Application (Analysis of Enforceable Policies); April 12, 2019

August 01, 2019 List of Enforceable Policies applicable to the proposed project

Joint Permit Application (Terminal):
1) Table of Contents JCEP (Resource Reports named in Table of Contents are not provided below. Please see link at end.)
2) Joint Permit Application Form
3) Wetland Impacts
4) Figures
5) Project Description
6) Delineated Wetlands/Waters Documents
7) Design Details
8) Dredge Material Management Plan
9) Sediment Evaluation Team Documents
10) Site Restoration Plan

Joint Permit Application (Pipeline):
1) Table of Contents PCGP (Resource Reports named in Table of Contents are not provided below. Please see link at end.)
2) Joint Permit Application Form
3) Tables
4) Figures
5) Contaminated Substances Discovery Plan
6) Large Woody Debris Plan
7) Fish Salvage Plan
8) Mitigation Plan

Corps Public Notice NWP2017-41; May 22, 2018

Corps Supplemental Public Notice NWP2017-41; July 26, 2019

FERC Application #CP17-495-000 and #CP17-494-000; Public Comment Period is Now Closed.

FERC Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Additional Information:
Applicant-posted Resource Reports supporting the FERC application for the Terminal and Pipeline

April 15, 2019- Notice is hereby given that the DLCD is reviewing the following permit application for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program: Jupiter Submarine Cable System: Installation of an undersea ultra-high-speed fiber-optic cable system landing in Cloverdale, Oregon. Comments must be received no later than 45 days from this Notice.

Coastal Project Notice, dated April 15,2019
Project NWP2018-179-1 USACE permit application

March 27, 2019- Notice is hereby given that the DLCD is reviewing the following permit application for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program: AT&T China – US Cable Network: Removal of E1 and N9 Cable Segments, Bandon, Oregon. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from this Notice.

Coastal Project Notice, dated March 27, 2019
Project NWP1998-1244-4 USACE permit application

March 27, 2019- Notice is hereby given that the DLCD is reviewing the following permit application for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program: Bornstein Seafoods Wharf Replacement, Newport, Oregon. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from this Notice.

Coastal Project Notice, dated March 27, 2019
Project NWP2012-521-1 LOP USACE permit application

November 15, 2018 - Notice is hereby given that the Oregon Coastal Management Program of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD), as provided in Section 307(c) of the Coastal Zone Management Act, is considering Requests for Exclusion from federal consistency review for Environmental Beneficial Activities in the Coastal Zone. Comments must be received no later than 21 days from this Notice. Please contact Elizabeth Ruther for documents listed below.

Coastal Program Public Notice, dated November 15, 2018
USACE Environmental Benefits Exclusion Request Letter, dated November 8, 2018
USACE Public Notice, dated July 24, 2015
DSL In-lieu Fee Instrument Modification Proposal: Clear Lake Project, dated July 19, 2018

July 13, 2018- Notice is hereby given that the DLCD is reviewing the following permit application for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program: Residential Development in Florence, Oregon. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from this Notice.

Coastal Project Notice, dated July 13, 2018
Project NWP2017-452 USACE permit application

July 13, 2018 - Notice is hereby given that the Oregon Coastal Management Program of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD), as provided in Section 307(c) of the Coastal Zone Management Act, is considering two federal actions by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the Columbia River. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from this Notice.

Coastal Program Public Notice, dated July 13, 2018
USACE Cover Letter for East Sand Island Terrain Modification
USACE Consistency Determination for East Sand Island Double Crested Cormorant Management Plan Terrain Modification
USACE Joint Permit Application for East Sand Island Terrain Modification
USACE Joint Permit Application Attachments
USACE Consistency Determination for the South Jetty Major Rehabilitation Project
USACE Joint Permit Application for South Jetty Major Rehabilitation Project
USACE Attachment to Joint Permit Application- Additional Detail

June 13, 2018- Notice is hereby given that the DLCD is reviewing the following permit application for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program: Flightner Oyster Plat in Netarts Bay. The project proposes to cultivate oysters on 5.57 acres.

Coastal Project Notice, dated June 13, 2018
Project NWP2017-480 Federal Consistency Application
Department of Agriculture Final Order, dated November 9, 2017
Project NWP2017-480 USACE permit application

June 6, 2018 – The federal Office of Coastal Management (OCM) has approved DLCD's submitted Routine Program Change request to incorporate updates to the City of Lakeside and the City of Siletz comprehensive plans and land use provisions, as well as Statewide Planning Goals 16 and 17 into the Oregon Coastal Management Program. The OCM approval letter, with amendments, and the post- approval notice are linked below.

OCMP City of Lakeside/City of Siletz/Goal 16/Goal 17 RPC Acceptance Notice, dated June 6, 2018
OR-2018-01 Approval Letter, dated April 30, 2018

Contacts

For Ocean Planning:
Andy Lanier
Marine Affairs Coordinator
andy.lanier@state.or.us
Phone: 503-934-0072

For Tsunami and Shoreland Planning:
Meg Reed
Coastal Shores Specialist
meg.reed@state.or.us
Phone: 541-574-0811

For Federal Consistency:
Deanna Caracciolo
Coastal State-Federal Relations Coordinator
deanna.caracciolo@state.or.us
Phone: 503-934-0026