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Rulemaking Information

Laws and Rules

The Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots (OBMP) exists because of and operates according to laws made by the Oregon legislature. These laws provide the framework for OBMP's operation and authority. OBMP's Administrative Rules further explain or implement the laws.

Laws: Oregon Revised Statue (ORS) 776

Rules: Oregon Administrative Rule - Chapter 856

To better understand what each division within the rules govern, view the detailed list below.


Oregon Secretary of State - Oregon Administrative Rules Database


Rulemaking Information

Current Proposed Rulemakings:  
Notices filed 3/24/2025 - comment period ends 4/21/2025:
OAR 856-015-0011: Filing - Notice OAR 856-015-0011 3-24-2025.pdf
OAR 856-015-0030: Filing - Notice OAR 856-015-0035 3-24-2025.pdf

Permanent Rules Filed:

2025
Effective Date: 3/3/2025
OAR 856-015-0030: Filing - BMP_8-2025 OAR 856-015-0030 Permanent.pdf

Effective Date: 1/22/2025
OAR 856-015-0014: Filing - BMP_6-2025 OAR 856-015-0014 Permanent.pdf

Effective Date: 1/15/2025
OAR 856-010-0006: Filing - BMP_1-2025 OAR 856-010-0006 Permanent.pdf
OAR 856-015-0005: Filing - BMP_2-2025 OAR 856-015-0005 Permanent.pdf
OAR 856-015-0020: Filing - BMP_4-2025 OAR 856-015-0020 Permanent.pdf
OAR 856-015-0023: Filing - BMP_3-2025 OAR 856-015-0023 Permanent.pdf

2024
Effective Date: 11/12/2024
OAR 856-015-0005: Filing - Permanent rule 856-015-0005 11-12-2024.pdf

Effective Date: 9/13/2024
OAR 856-015-0025: Filing - Permanent Rule 856-015-0025 9-13-2024.pdf
OAR 856-019-0045: Filing - Permanent Rule 856-019-0045 9-13-2024.pdf
OAR 856-025-0015: Filing - Permanent Rule 856-025-0015 9-13-2024.pdf
OAR 856-015-0011: Filing - Permanent Rule 856-015-0011 9-13-2024.pdf

Effective Date: 7/11/2024
OAR 856-015-0036: Filing - Permanent Rule OAR 856-015-0036 7-11-2024.pdf