71st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2001 Regular Session
 
NOTE:  Matter within  { +  braces and plus signs + } in an
amended section is new. Matter within  { -  braces and minus
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LC 2938
 
                           A-Engrossed
 
                         House Bill 3477
                  Ordered by the House April 27
            Including House Amendments dated April 27
 
Sponsored by Representative LEONARD
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
 
  Requires Port of Portland to   { - minimize harmful
environmental impact of - }   { + integrate environmental
considerations into its operations and to comply with local,
state and federal laws related to environment in conducting + }
its activities.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to the Port of Portland; amending ORS 778.015.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1. ORS 778.015 is amended to read:
  778.015.  { + (1) + } The object, purpose and occupation of the
Port of Portland shall be to promote the maritime, shipping,
aviation, commercial and industrial interests of the port as by
law specifically authorized. The port may acquire, hold, use,
dispose of and convey real and personal property, make any and
all contracts the making of which is not by this chapter
expressly prohibited. It may do any other acts and things which
are requisite, necessary or convenient in accomplishing the
purpose described or in carrying out the powers granted to it by
law. The port may supply surface and air craft with fuel and
other supplies at reasonable cost as may be for the best
interests of the port.
   { +  (2) When carrying out its object, purpose and occupation
as described in subsection (1) of this section, the port shall
act in compliance with local, state and federal laws related to
the environment, integrate environmental considerations into all
aspects of its operations and, if appropriate, seek opportunities
to enhance natural resources when planning, promoting or
implementing projects of the port. + }
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