Chapter 378 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

SB 276

Relating to an aviation advisory committee; amending ORS 836.072; repealing ORS 835.009; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 835.009 is repealed.

SECTION 2. ORS 836.072 is amended to read:

836.072. (1) Moneys from the increases in taxes by the amendments to ORS 319.020 by sections 1 and 3, chapter 1037, Oregon Laws 1999, shall be used by the Oregon Department of Aviation to establish and fund a program to maintain and preserve the pavements used for runways, taxiways and aircraft parking areas at public use airports in this state.

(2) Projects for maintenance and preservation of pavements at public use airports that are identified in the plan developed under ORS 835.015 are eligible for funding under this section. The following expenses of projects selected may be funded under this section:

(a) Construction expenses;

(b) Engineering expenses; and

(3) The manager of the department’s aviation program shall prepare a list of recommended projects. Factors to be used by the manager include, but are not limited to:

(a) The age and condition of pavements;

(b) An airport’s role in the state’s aviation system, as described by the plan developed under ORS 835.015; and

(4) The manager shall forward the list of recommended projects to the [aviation advisory committee established under ORS 835.009. The committee shall review the list and shall present the list, with any comments, to the] State Aviation Board for approval.

(5) The department may adopt such rules as it deems necessary for implementation of the airport pavement preservation program.

SECTION 3. This 2001 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2001 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor June 15, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 15, 2001

Effective date June 15, 2001

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