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The Energy Facility Siting Council’s rules are set forth in Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 345.

ORS 469.470 authorizes the Council to adopt standards and rules for the siting of energy facilities and for the implementation of Oregon's energy policy. ORS chapter 183 outlines the steps an agency must take to adopt rules.

For more information about individual rulemaking topics, click on the corresponding links.

Current Rulemaking:

Past :

Note: we heard feedback that having all rulemakings on one page was difficult to navigate. You will now be able to find individual webpages for each EFSC-related rulemaking. Follow the links above to view current rulemakings and recently completed/past rulemakings.

Resources

Energy Facility Siting Council

Rulemaking Schedule

Oregon Administrative Rules

Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules Database

Oregon Transparency Administrative Rules Webpage

For more information, please contact:

Tom Jackman
Rulemaking Coordinator

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1-800-221-8035 or fax 503-373-7806. TTY users should call the Oregon Relay Service at 711.

All Rulemakings ‭[2]‬

Title	Activity Date	Description	Activity	Category:Code	Current	Expiry Date
Carbon Monetary Offset Rate Increase Adopted	7/1/2020	At its meeting on June 26, 2020, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted permanent rules which increase the Monetary Offset Rate for carbon dioxide emissions from new energy facilities to $2.85 per ton. The new rate is effective on July 1, 2020. Please see the Meeting Minutes and Supporting Materials for Agenda Item E of the June 26, 2020 Council meeting, and the final order below, for additional information. Permanent Administrative Order EFSC 2-2020		CORU	Yes	6/30/2021
Carbon Offset Rate Update	6/25/2020	Notice of Proposed Amendment of OAR 345-024-0580 The Energy Facility Siting Council is considering proposed rules to increase the Carbon Monetary Offset Rate in OAR 345-024-0580 from $1.90 to $2.85. Please see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for more information about the specific changes proposed, including the statements of need and fiscal impact. Additional information is provided in the minutes and meeting materials for the April 24 and May 22, 2020 Council Meetings. A public comment period on the proposed rule changes is now open. All written comments must be received by June 25, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to be considered. Written comments may be provided by email to EFSC.rulemaking@oregon.gov , or by U.S. mail, hand delivery, or fax to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Fax: 503-373-7806 Oral comments may be provided during a rulemaking hearing scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on June 25, 2020. Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order 20-16, the hearing will be held remotely. Information on how to join the hearing are included below. Rulemaking Hearing: Thursday, June 25, 2020, 5:00 p.m. Join Webinar at: https://odoe.webex.com/odoe/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecf51c04620fc5d782053a3a4c77afded Or join by phone toll-free by calling: +1-408-418-9388 Access code: 717 948 663 ODOE strongly recommends joining the webinar if possible. When you join, please use your full name so it is easier to identify attendees and manage public comments.		CORU	Yes	6/30/2021
Carbon Offset Rate Update	5/13/2020	At its April 24, 2020 meeting, the Energy Facility Siting Council initiated rulemaking proceedings to increase the monetary offset rate for carbon dioxide emissions under OAR 345-024-0580 from $1.90 to $2.85 per ton of carbon dioxide. The Council also appointed an advisory committee to provide input on the potential fiscal impacts and economic achievability of the proposed rate increase. The advisory committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday May 13, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order 20-16, this meeting will be online only. Details on how to join the meeting are included below. We ask that only appointed RAC members participate in the discussion. However, all RAC meetings are open to the public and the opportunity to provide public comment will be provided at a designated time. If the Council approves proposed rules, there will also be opportunity for public comments and testimony as part of the formal rulemaking proceedings. Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday May 13, 2020 1:00 – 4:00 pm Join the webinar at: https://odoe.webex.com/odoe/onstage/g.php?MTID=eafd9aba9d82606010e0948b76b4a8f85 Join by telephone: United States Toll+1-408-418-9388, Access code: 710 084 085 ODOE recommends joining the webinar if possible. When you join, please use your full name so it is easier to identify attendees and manage public comments. Public participants will be in listen-only mode and will be invited to share public comments at the designated time. Meeting Materials Agenda Staff Report Staff Report – Attachment 2 – Cost Model PowerPoint Presentation Audio Recording Meeting Summary Roster	Advisory Committee Meetings	CORU	Yes	6/1/2021

All Rulemakings ‭[1]‬

Title	Activity Date	Description	Activity	Category:Code	Current	Expiry Date
Carbon Monetary Offset Rate Increase Adopted	7/1/2020	At its meeting on June 26, 2020, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted permanent rules which increase the Monetary Offset Rate for carbon dioxide emissions from new energy facilities to $2.85 per ton. The new rate is effective on July 1, 2020. Please see the Meeting Minutes and Supporting Materials for Agenda Item E of the June 26, 2020 Council meeting, and the final order below, for additional information. Permanent Administrative Order EFSC 2-2020		CORU	Yes	6/30/2021
Carbon Offset Rate Update	6/25/2020	Notice of Proposed Amendment of OAR 345-024-0580 The Energy Facility Siting Council is considering proposed rules to increase the Carbon Monetary Offset Rate in OAR 345-024-0580 from $1.90 to $2.85. Please see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for more information about the specific changes proposed, including the statements of need and fiscal impact. Additional information is provided in the minutes and meeting materials for the April 24 and May 22, 2020 Council Meetings. A public comment period on the proposed rule changes is now open. All written comments must be received by June 25, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to be considered. Written comments may be provided by email to EFSC.rulemaking@oregon.gov , or by U.S. mail, hand delivery, or fax to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Fax: 503-373-7806 Oral comments may be provided during a rulemaking hearing scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on June 25, 2020. Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order 20-16, the hearing will be held remotely. Information on how to join the hearing are included below. Rulemaking Hearing: Thursday, June 25, 2020, 5:00 p.m. Join Webinar at: https://odoe.webex.com/odoe/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecf51c04620fc5d782053a3a4c77afded Or join by phone toll-free by calling: +1-408-418-9388 Access code: 717 948 663 ODOE strongly recommends joining the webinar if possible. When you join, please use your full name so it is easier to identify attendees and manage public comments.		CORU	Yes	6/30/2021
Carbon Offset Rate Update	5/13/2020	At its April 24, 2020 meeting, the Energy Facility Siting Council initiated rulemaking proceedings to increase the monetary offset rate for carbon dioxide emissions under OAR 345-024-0580 from $1.90 to $2.85 per ton of carbon dioxide. The Council also appointed an advisory committee to provide input on the potential fiscal impacts and economic achievability of the proposed rate increase. The advisory committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday May 13, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order 20-16, this meeting will be online only. Details on how to join the meeting are included below. We ask that only appointed RAC members participate in the discussion. However, all RAC meetings are open to the public and the opportunity to provide public comment will be provided at a designated time. If the Council approves proposed rules, there will also be opportunity for public comments and testimony as part of the formal rulemaking proceedings. Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday May 13, 2020 1:00 – 4:00 pm Join the webinar at: https://odoe.webex.com/odoe/onstage/g.php?MTID=eafd9aba9d82606010e0948b76b4a8f85 Join by telephone: United States Toll+1-408-418-9388, Access code: 710 084 085 ODOE recommends joining the webinar if possible. When you join, please use your full name so it is easier to identify attendees and manage public comments. Public participants will be in listen-only mode and will be invited to share public comments at the designated time. Meeting Materials Agenda Staff Report Staff Report – Attachment 2 – Cost Model PowerPoint Presentation Audio Recording Meeting Summary Roster	Advisory Committee Meetings	CORU	Yes	6/1/2021

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Energy Facility Siting Council Rulemaking

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All Rulemakings ‭[2]‬

All Rulemakings ‭[1]‬

For more information, please contact: