The Oregon State Marine Board will hold a public hearing on May 21 on proposed rule language for motorboat operations on the Siletz River in Lincoln County. The meeting will be a hybrid format, where members of the public can attend in person at the Marine Board office, located at 435 Commercial St. NE., Suite 400, in Salem, or virtually.  At its April 23, 2026, meeting, the Marine Board approved opening the rulemaking process and directed agency staff to hold a public hearing, public comment session, and work session, in addition to a written comment period, before July’s quarterly meeting. The Board will then have its next opportunity to approve, modify, or deny final rules. The hearing is an open format, from 11 am to 2 pm, where the public can provide comments online or visit the Marine Board office, with minimal impact on their day.  The written comment deadline is June 30, 2026, at 11:55 pm. Written comments can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by U.S. mail to: Jennifer Cooper, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Oregon State Marine Board, 435 Commercial Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.  To view the proposed rule and the hearing details, visit the Marine Board’s Public Meetings page.