Digest: The Act tells ODEM to take certain actions to improve firefighting resources at certain airports. The Act also changes some laws to make it easier to move fuel. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.7).
Directs the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to procure and maintain vehicles for purposes related to fuel and personnel needs at certain airports.
Provides that the Director of Transportation may exercise the authority to suspend certain statutes when the Emergency Conflagration Act is invoked. Provides that the suspension may apply to geographic areas other than the area where an emergency or conflagration occurs.
Authorizes the Oregon National Guard and the Oregon Civil Defense Force to transport aviation fuel under certain circumstances.
Directs the department to issue grants to increase fuel storage capacity at certain airports.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 823.012
A-Engrossed: 823.012