About the Territorial Sea Plan

Oregon's territorial sea is a 3 mile wide strip of ocean under state jurisdiction that reaches from the shoreline out to sea. This area and the resources within it are managed by state and federal agencies in trust for the public. The Oregon Territorial Sea Plan (TSP) was first adopted in 1994 and consists of goals and policies that act as a coordination framework and guide for agencies to use while managing resources within the territorial sea.

Parts of the Territorial Sea Plan

Since its adoption, the plan has been amended as new ocean needs and uses have been discovered (a chapter was added on submarine cable installation in 2001, and in 2009 on marine renewable energy development). The Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) was given the responsibility of stewarding the TSP, in conjunction with DLCD, to manage future amendments as needs arise.

TSP Part One

Part One of the Territorial Sea Plan outlines history and authorities of the Ocean Management Framework

Part One

TSP Part Two

Part Two of the Territorial Sea Plan deals with making resource Use decisions in the Territorial Sea.

Part Two

TSP Part Three

Part Three of the Territorial Sea Plan deals with planning via the Rocky Habitat Management Strategy.

Part Three

TSP Part Four

Part Four of the Territorial Sea Plan deals with uses of the seafloor e.g. cables, pipelines, and other utilities

Part Four

TSP Part Five

Part Five of the Territorial Sea Plan deals with Uses of the Territorial Sea, including Renewable Energy

Part Five

Appendices

There are 9 appendices to the Territorial Sea Plan.


Appendices