Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 972 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OREGON ALBACORE COMMISSION
Here’s a comprehensive overview of OAR Chapter 972 — the Department of Agriculture’s Oregon Albacore Commission (effective May 26, 2025):
📘 Chapter 972 – Oregon Albacore Commission
The chapter is structured into five divisions:
Division 1 – Procedural Rules
Division 10 – Reporting & Payment of Assessments
Division 20 – Public Records Requests
Division 30 – Commission Makeup, Terms, Qualifications, Removal
Division 40 – Commissioner Per Diem & Reimbursements (oregon.public.law)
📂 Division 1 – Procedural Rules (OAR 972‑001‑0000)
Covers the process for notices of intended rulemaking under the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act (regulations.justia.com).
💵 Division 10 – Reporting & Payment of Assessments
The commission is funded through an assessment on albacore tuna:
A withholding rate of 0.5% (0.005) of the cash value of raw albacore is deducted from harvesters at first sale and split evenly with first receivers (olis.oregonlegislature.gov).
📄 Division 20 – Public Records Request
Outlines procedures for handling requests under Oregon’s Public Records Law (oregon.public.law).
👥 Division 30 – Commission Makeup, Terms, Qualifications, Removal
The Commission consists of nine members appointed by the ODA Director, each serving three-year terms (renewable one term, for up to six consecutive years) (oregon.public.law).
Sections also define qualifications, term limits, removal protocols, and officer roles.
💼 Division 40 – Commissioner Per Diem & Reimbursements
Qualified Members (OAR 972-040-0110)
Receive per-diem at Legislative Assembly rates and reimbursement of actual, necessary travel and expenses, as per Oregon Accounting Manual. They may decline compensation (regulations.justia.com).
Non-Qualified Members (OAR 972-040-0120)
Subject to funding availability, receive similar per-diem and expense coverages, and may likewise decline (regulations.justia.com).
Reimbursement Details (OAR 972-040-0010)
Members submit itemized claims by the 15th of the calendar quarter following the expense month.
Pre-approval is required for expenses over $300.
Covered expenses include meals, lodging, transportation, postage, and event costs tied to commodity promotion.
Exclusions: entertainment (concerts, sporting events), alcohol, gym fees, etc. (oregon.public.law).
✅ Summary Table
| Division | Topic | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rulemaking | APA notice requirements |
| 10 | Assessments | 0.5% value deduction, split at first sale |
| 20 | Public Records | Standard request protocol |
| 30 | Commission Structure | 9 members, 3-year terms, qualifications |
| 40 | Per Diem & Expenses | Compensation, reimbursements, limits |
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