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​PROPOSED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator​.

​There are no proposed rules for comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.​

​There are no recently closed rules in this chapter at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.​

Annual readoption of federal motor carrier safety regulations (FMCSR)
These amendments represent the annual readoption of several federal safety regulations on the effective date of April 1, 2024.
Rules changed: 740-100-0010, 740-100-0065, 740-100-0070, 740-100-0080, 740-100-0085, 740-100-0090, 740-100-0100, 740-110-0010
Filed and effective: March 18, 2024

​​​​​​​​PUBLISHED MOTOR CARRIER RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action.​ Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 740 or 734.​​​​​​​​

PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator​.
Changing the term accident to collision
DMV proposes to amend certain rules to change the term “accident” to “collision” in alignment with 2024 SB 1574.
Rules to be amended: 735-010-0110, 735-010-0220, 735-050-0010, 735-050-0055, 735-050-0070, 735-050-0080, 735-064-0100
Rules to be adopted: 735-050-0004, 735-050-0005
Last date for public comment: September 21, 2024
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 14, 2024

Driver Education cards - 735
Driver Education cards - 737
This rulemaking action amends rules from two ODOT rule chapters - 735 DMV, and 737 Safety. The two notices should be read together to gain a complete picture of the actions being taken.
Rules to be amended in chapter 735: 735-062-0080, 735-062-0140
Rules to be amended in chapter 737: 737-015-0020, 737-015-0030, 737-015-0076, 737-015-0095, 737-015-0120
Last date for public comment: September 21, 2024
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 14, 2024

Transferring Canadian and Mexican CDLs for an Oregon CDL​
Previously, Oregon allowed CDL transfers to Mexican and Canadian CDL holders without testing. However, Oregon has become a target for individuals who are fraudulently claiming Oregon residency to be issued Oregon CDLs and avoid the testing or issuance requirements in their home state. DMV is permanently amending its rules to prevent fraud by limiting who is eligible for a CDL transfer.
Rules to be amended: 735-063-0260, 735-063-0263
Last date for public comment: September 21, 2024
Anticipated date of OTC approval: November 14, 2024

​​RECENTLY CLOSED DMV RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.

There are no recently closed DMV rules at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.​

Oregon Automobile Li​ability Insurance Reporting (ALIR)
This rulemaking incorporates the latest version of the ALIR Technical Specifications Manual
Rule amended: 735-0​50-0131
Filed and effective:  August 6, 2024

DMV-Approved Out-of-State Motorcycle Rider Education Course
This rulemaking adds another out-of-state motorcycle rider education course to the list of DMV-approved courses.
Rule amended: 735-062-0078
Filed and effective:  August 6, 2024​

CDL Driver History Record Information Exchange
This rulemaking incorporates by reference the updated version of Appendix A: ACD Codes, Descriptions, and Abbreviations, from the AAMVA Code Dictionary Manual, r5.2.5 (effective date September 11, 2023).
Rule amended: 735-06​3-0311
Filed and effective:  August 6, 2024​

Disabled Person Parking Permit Family Placards
This rulemaking allows people to qualify for a family placard if they can show that multiple households are caring for at least one person with a disability.
Rule amended: ​735-080-0020
Filed and effective:  August 6, 2024​

Update of Suspensions Rule
Rule amended: 735-070-0030
Filed and effective: May 14, 2024

CDL Out of Service Violations​
Rule amended: 735-​​070-0170
Filed and effective: ​May 14, 2024

​CDL Transfers from Canada or Mexico (Temp)
Temp Rules adopted: 735-063-0260, 735-063-0263
Filed and effective: April 15, 2024

​​​​PUBLISHED DMV RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 735.​​​​​​​​

PUBLISHED TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES 
can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapte​r, select chapter 737.​

PROPOSED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS DIVISION RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator​​.​

There are no proposed rules for comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS RULES
These ​proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.​

There are no recently closed rules at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS RULES
These rule changes were adopted approximately within the last six months.

Variable Speed Zones
This rule amendment reflects changes on Interstate 84 to implement a variable speed zone for eastbound vehicles from MP 211.46 to MP 216.74. This variable speed limit will operate in conjunction with an automatic gate closure system when the interstate is closed at Exit 216 due to weather, crash, or other event east of Exit 216.
Rule amended: 734-020-0019
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024

Interstate Speed Zones
As amended, this rule will extend the existing 55 mph speed limit zone for all vehicles by approximately 0.25 miles south on Pacific Highway (Interstate 5) in Medford, from MP 27.00 to MP 26.75. This will give drivers distance to adjust their speed before reaching the exit ramp and after entering traffic merges onto the interstate.
Rule amended: 734-020-0011
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024​

​​PUBLISHED HIGHWAY DIVISION RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 734.​​​​​

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES

The former Transportation Safety Division is now the Transportation Safety Office within ​DMV. Any current Transportation Safety Office (chapter 737) rulemaking activity will be found in the DMV tab.

PUBLISHED TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES can on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 737.

​PROPOSED RAIL DIVISION RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator​.
There are no proposed rules in this division for comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED RAIL DIVISION RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.​

There are no recently closed Rail rules at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED RAIL DIVISION RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation Tax Credits​
ODOT is amending these rules in compliance with 2023 Legislature’s House Bill 3406.
Rules amended: 741-030-0020, 741-030-0025, 741-030-0030, 741-030-0040, 741-030-0050, 741-030-0055, 741-030-0060
Filed and effective: January 24, 2024

PUBLISHED RAIL DIVISION RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 741.​

​The term "Other Divisions" refers to rules, primarily in chapter 731, that belong to multiple areas of ODOT such as Procurement, Financial Services, Connect Oregon, Road Usage Charge Program, Fuels Tax, Transportation Development and Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program.

PROPOSED ODOT RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Please send your written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.

There are no proposed rules in this category for comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED ODOT RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.​

Updating public notice requirements for sole source procurements
These changes will align ODOT’s sole source public notice threshold with the threshold in the Attorney General Model Public Contracting rules, OAR 137-047-0275.

Updating veteran language to comply with statute​
Amending language in rules that refer to “service-disabled veteran” to comply with HB 2295 (2023)​​

RECENTLY ADOPTED ODOT RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.​

Procurement, General Provisions​
Rules proposed: 731-005-0410, 731-005-0420, 731-005-0430, 731-005-0440, 731-005-0460, 731-005-0470, 731-005-0490, 731-005-0500, 731-005-0505, 731-005-0510, 731-005-0520, 731-005-0530, 731-005-0540, 731-005-0550, 731-005-0560, 731-005-0590, 731-005-0600, 731-005-0620, 731-005-0650, 731-005-0660, 731-005-0670, 731-005-0690, 731-005-0700, 731-005-0710, 731-005-0740, 731-005-0760, 731-005-0770, 731-005-0800, 731-007-0200, 731-007-0210, 731-007-0220, 731-007-0225, 731-007-0230, 731-007-0240, 731-007-0250, 731-007-0260, 731-007-0340, 731-007-0350, 731-007-0360, 731-007-0370, 731-007-0380, 731-007-0390, 731-007-0400, 731-007-0500, 731-007-0510, 731-007-0520, 731-007-0530, 731-007-0540, 731-007-0560, 731-007-0570, 731-149-0010
Anticipated date of OTC approval: May 9, 2024

Mediation Confidentiality
ODOT needs to update its mediation confidentiality rule which has not changed since it was adopted in 2007. The agency will be adopting the DOJ model rule by reference.
Rule proposed: 731-001-0720
Filed and effective : October 3, 2023

General provisions related to Public Improvement Contracts for Construction Services​
•  Removing language that limits ODOT’s adoption of DOJ Model Rules to the January 1, 2014, version.
•  Adding language to allow the use of a time-stamping machine.
•  Adding language that notes ODOT’s adoption of DOJ Model Rules for Alternative Contracting Methods, except for any DOJ Model Rules applicable to procurements of construction manager/general contractor services that are adopted under ORS 279A.065(3) and ORS 279C.337(1), for public improvements governed by OAR chapter 731, divisions 5 and 7.
Rule proposed: 731-149-0010
Filed and effective: November 13, 2023

​PUBLISHED ODOT RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 731.​
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Lauri Kunze
Administrative Rules Coordinator
503-509-2949
lauri.g.kunze@odot.state.or.us
355 Capitol Street NE, MS 51
Salem OR 97301

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