74th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2007 Regular Session
 
SA to A-Eng. SB 30
 
LC 3490/SB 30-A16
 
                      SENATE AMENDMENTS TO
                   A-ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 30
 
                      By COMMITTEE ON RULES
 
                             May 18
 
  On page 1 of the printed A-engrossed bill, after line 4,
insert:
  '  { +  SECTION 1. + }  { + The Legislative Assembly finds
that:
  ' (1) The Metolius River Basin is an invaluable and highly
sensitive natural area that is ecologically and scientifically
significant because of the basin's unique hydrogeologic
characteristics, wetlands and ground water resources.
  ' (2) The Metolius River was added to the federal Wild and
Scenic River system in the Omnibus Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act of 1988 because the federal government determined the river
to be remarkable in all areas of evaluation.
  ' (3) The basin has unique hydrological and geological features
that cannot be adequately protected through current mitigation
practices. Pumping ground water will likely result in diminished
discharge at the principal spring complexes at the head of the
Metolius River.
  ' (4) The Metolius River and its tributaries are home to
sensitive and threatened species of fish, including Redband Trout
and Bull Trout, and the Metolius River Subbasin is critical to
the restoration of anadromous fish populations, including Spring
Chinook, Sockeye and Summer Steelhead.
  ' (5) The basin contains highly sensitive ranges for wintering
deer and elk.
  ' (6) The basin holds significant cultural, economic, religious
and historical value for Native American tribes.
  ' (7) The basin features outstanding scenic views and sites.
  ' (8) Recognizing the unique values and special qualities of
the region's natural resources and spiritual values, the United
States Forest Service, in the Deschutes National Forest Land and
Resource Management Plan of 1990, designated 86,000 acres in the
basin as the Metolius Conservation Area, to be managed subject to
heightened standards of protection.
  ' (9) Protections against resort development in similar
significant, noteworthy and nationally recognized areas is
already codified and should be extended to the basin.
  ' (10) After nearly 80 years in various private ownership, in
recognition of the transcendent nature of this Oregon treasure,
private citizens donated the Metolius headwater-springs trail,
viewpoint area and permanent scenic easement to the United States
Government in 1967, for perpetual preservation and maintenance
for the benefit of all people.
  ' (11) The protection of the basin's natural resources,
wildlife habitat and historical, cultural and scenic values from
urban and similar forms of development is a matter of utmost
importance and concern to the State of Oregon. + } ' .
  In line 5, delete '1' and insert '2'.
  Delete lines 23 through 25 and insert:
  ' (f) In the Metolius River Basin.
 
  ' (g) Within three miles of the Metolius River Basin if on a
site located, in whole or in part, within Jefferson County that
is:
  ' (A) Not owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe; and
  ' (B) West of Southwest Grandview Loop Road.'.
  On page 2, delete lines 1 through 10.
  In line 11, restore the bracketed material and delete the
boldfaced material.
  In line 18, delete '2' and insert '3' and delete '1 ' and
insert '2'.
  In line 21, delete '3' and insert '4'.
  In line 25, delete '4' and insert '5'.
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