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Jan. 19, 2023

424th regular meeting of the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission

Jan. 19, 2023: In-person and online (hybrid)

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission met Jan. 19, 2023, for a regular meeting. 

Thursday, January 19: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All times are approximate and subject to change

10 a.m. 
Welcome and meeting open
The commission will convene the public meeting and review the day's agenda.

Item A (proposed draft minutes) has been postponed until the next regular meeting.

10:10 a.m. 
Item B: 2023 Oregon Legislative Session updates (Informational)
DEQ will provide updates on the 2023 Legislative Session, including bills under consideration, DEQ’s budget process and Governor’s Office updates. 
10:55 a.m. 
Item C: Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program rulemaking (Action)
DEQ will propose rule updates and revisions for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program.
11:40 a.m. 
Item D: Commissioner reports (Informational)
Commissioners will provide verbal updates on their activities and work of interest to the commission and DEQ. 

12 p.m.
Working lunch and executive session
The commission will have a working lunch and executive session, held pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) and (h). Executive session is a closed meeting for commissioners, specific DEQ staff and staff from the Oregon Department of Justice. This session is to discuss confidential legal information and receive legal updates from DOJ. Per state law, members of the media may attend executive session; however, they may not report on the specifics or details of any discussions or information presented during executive session.

1:15 p.m.
Item E: Director's report (Informational)
DEQ will present written and verbal updates on agency activities and other issues of interest to the commission.
2 p.m.
Item F: Public forum
The commission will hold a comment opportunity for any environmental and public health issues relevant to DEQ and EQC. 
  • Sign-ups to comment will occur at the start of this agenda item, with directions provided verbally and on-screen for attendees.
  • People are asked to limit comments to three minutes or less. 
  • Comment times may be reduced at the discretion of the commission.
3 p.m.
Executive session: DEQ Director recruitment
The commission will hold an executive session, pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a). Executive session is a closed meeting for commissioners, designated DEQ staff and staff from the Oregon Department of Justice. This session is for the commission to consider process elements and next steps for the recruitment of the DEQ Director. Per state law, members of the media may attend executive session; however, they may not report on the specifics or details of any discussions or information presented during executive session.

3:30 p.m.
Item G: DEQ Director recruitment (Action)
The commission will deliberate and take action on proposed finalists for the DEQ Director recruitment and discuss timelines and next steps for the recruitment process.

4 p.m.
Adjourn
The commission is scheduled to adjourn at 4 p.m.

Contact

For questions about the commission please email Stephanie Caldera, or call 503-229-5301

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