| The Energy Facility Siting Council (Council) requests public comment on proposed amendments to the carbon monetary offset rule found at OAR 345-024-0580.
Council has been directed in statute (ORS 469.503(2)(c)(C)) to set a carbon monetary offset rate that is based on the empirical evidence of the cost of carbon offsets.
Based on an analysis of the market rate for carbon offsets, this rulemaking increases the existing carbon monetary offset rate by approximately fifty percent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday August 26, 2024, to be considered.
ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. The portal can be accessed at:
https://odoe.powerappsportals.us/SitingPublicComment/
To comment on this project, select “Carbon Monetary Offset" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment.
Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email by sending them to:
EFSC Rules Coordinator
Oregon Department of Energy
550 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov
RULEMAKING HEARING An opportunity for oral comments will be provided at a rulemaking hearing on August 23, 2024, at approximately 8:45 am. You have two options to attend the hearing:
In Person
Maxwell Event Center
145 N. First Place
Hermiston, OR 97838
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov.
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