Or. Admin. Code § 629-034-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 629-034-0005 - Definitions

As used in OAR 629-034-0005 to 629-034-0015, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Agreement" means a memorandum of understanding, signed by the Forester and TPSO which describes the terms and conditions for TPSO scaling of state log loads.

(2) "Forester" means the State Forester or an authorized representative.

(3) "Log Load" means a group of logs that is transported as a unit. When multiple log loads are transported simultaneously, each will maintain its integrity for accountability.

(4) "Scaling" means the process of measuring and assigning net and gross volumes and grades to logs.

(5) "Scaling Facility" means an area and related improvements that are designed and constructed to allow easy access to log loads for scaling.

(6) "State" means the Oregon State Department of Forestry.

(7) "Third Party Scaling Organization" (TPSO) means an independent business that measures net and gross log volume and assigns grade by the rules adopted by the Northwest Log Rules Advisory Group.

Or. Admin. Code § 629-034-0005

FB 7-1988, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-88

Stat. Auth.: ORS 530

Stats. Implemented: ORS 530.010 & ORS 530.050