EFSC Radioactive Transport Fee

The Oregon Department of Energy charges radioactive transport permit holders a fee for each placarded shipment that travels through the state. This rulemaking will review those fees.

Radioactive Transport Fee Rulemaking

Summary of Proposed Rule	The Oregon Department of Energy charges radioactive transport permit holders a fee for each placarded shipment that travels through the state, including both medical and industrial shipments; the fees are set in rule by the Energy Facility Siting Council in OAR 345, Division 60. The fees go primarily toward training first responders and other emergency personnel along the state's transport corridors. Staff are working with the Nuclear Safety and Emergency Preparedness team to update the fee collection process as well as the amounts assessed, which has not happened for over 30 years.
Statement of Fiscal Impact on Proposed Rule	This proposed rule will have a potential fiscal impact because of a possible change in the fees assessed for the transport of radioactive material. This impact will be known once the rulemaking process is complete.
Any Relevant FAQ Documents	Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting Notes/Recording	May 28, 2025 October 24, 2025
Public Comments Received	Public comment period open now. None received as of yet.
Most Recent Activity	Public comment period open until July 31, 2026.


May 29, 2026: Public Comment Period Open for Radioactive Transport Fee Rulemaking
The Energy Facility Siting Council has filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with the Oregon Secretary of State for proposed updates to Oregon’s radioactive transport fee rules. The proposed rulemaking would update the fees paid by carriers that transport certain radioactive materials through Oregon. These fees help support Oregon’s radioactive material transport safety program, including training and retraining for emergency responders and other emergency personnel along major radioactive material transport routes. This training helps local and state responders identify and respond appropriately to a radiological accident during transport until personnel with technical expertise arrive. Public Comment Period EFSC is accepting public comments on the proposed rules through July 31, 2026. Email your comments on (or questions about) this rulemaking to tom.jackman@oregon.energy.gov. Public Hearing EFSC will hold a public hearing on the proposed rules: Date: July 24, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Meitner Room, Oregon Department of Energy, 550 Capitol St. NE, Salem, Oregon Join meeting online via Microsoft Teams Or Call in: 503-446-4951 \| Phone conference ID: 464 849 918# Members of the public may provide oral comments at the hearing or submit written comments during the public comment period.
October 24, 2025: Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting for the Radioactive Transport Fee Rulemaking
The Energy Facility Siting Council and the Nuclear Safety and Emergency Preparedness Team plan to hold their second Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting for the Radioactive Transport Fee rulemaking on October 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Details for how to join the meeting are available in the meeting agenda. Meeting Details: October 24, 2025 \| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meeting Agenda Meeting Recording
May 28, 2025: Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting for the Radioactive Transport Fee Rulemaking
The Energy Facility Siting Council and the Nuclear Safety and Emergency Preparedness Team plan to hold their first Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting for the Radioactive Transport Fee rulemaking on May 28, 2025, from 9 -11 a.m. The meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Meeting Details: May 28, 2025 \| 9 -11 a.m. Meeting Agenda Meeting Recording
October 25, 2024: Radioactive Transport Fee Rulemaking Initiation
The Oregon Department of Energy charges radioactive transport permit holders a fee for each placarded shipment that travels through the state, including both medical and industrial shipments; the fees are set in rule by the Energy Facility Siting Council in OAR 345, Division 60. The fees go primarily toward training first responders and other emergency personnel along the state's transport corridors. Staff are working with the Nuclear Safety and Emergency Preparedness team to update the fee collection process as well as the amounts assessed, which has not happened for over 30 years.

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Tom Jackman
Rulemaking Coordinator

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