Oregon Agency Rulemaking

Question 1

Informal Rulemaking

Answer 1

Requires notice and comment

Question 2

Notice

Answer 2

published in SOS bulletin at least 21 days before effective date of rule, calculated to apprise the general public of the proposed rule

Question 3

Notice Must Contain

Answer 3

subject matter and purpose of proposed rule

Statutory authority for proposed rule

Need for rule

Fiscal Impact Statement

Time, place and manner for public comment.

request for public comment on possible alternatives.

Question 4

Comment

Answer 4

Must be in writing, however if 10 or more people request, agency must provide oral testimony at a public hearing

Question 5

Publish

Answer 5

Must publish with Secretary of State

Question 6

Exceptions to Rulemaking Requirement

Answer 6

Temporary Rule, in face of emergency and failure to act quickly will result in serious prejudice to the public.

Will only last 180 days, unless rulemaking requirements are followed.