Energy Facility Siting Council Compliance Rulemaking (OAR 345, Division 026)

The Energy Facility Siting Council is updating the rules governing compliance for the construction and operation of energy facilities. This project aims to improve clarity and consistency, refine monitoring and reporting requirements, and remove outdated obligations.

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.

Compliance Rulemaking (OAR 345, Division 026)

Summary of Proposed Rule	The Council is updating the rules governing compliance for the construction and operation of energy facilities. This project aims to improve clarity and consistency of the compliance rules, refine monitoring and reporting requirements, and remove outdated obligations.
Statement of Fiscal Impact on Proposed Rule	The fiscal impact of this rulemaking has yet to be determined, but it is expected to be minimal.
Any Relevant FAQ Documents	None.
Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting Notes / Recording	December 11, 2025 RAC Recording February 26, 2026 RAC Recording
Public Comments Received	Public comment period not yet commenced.
Most Recent Activity	Second RAC meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026 - see details below.

February 26, 2026: EFSC Compliance Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting

The Compliance Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold their second meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams and will be recorded and made available to the public.

To share written public comment with staff and the members of the Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC), please submit written comments to tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov.

Meeting Materials:

December 11, 2025: EFSC Compliance Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting

The Compliance Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold their first meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The meeting will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams and will be recorded and made available to the public.

To share written public comment with staff and the members of the Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC), please submit written comments to tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov.

Meeting Materials:

June 13, 2025: Council authorizes formation of a Rulemaking Advisory Committee

This rulemaking project will be coordinated by the Council’s rules coordinator, Tom Jackman. This rulemaking is expected to involve between three to five RAC meetings, each lasting no more than three hours.

If you wish to join the rulemaking advisory committee for this rulemaking, or if you have any questions, please contact Tom Jackman at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov. Your input is essential to ensuring that our processes and standards remain effective and fair.

Resources

For more information, please contact:

Tom Jackman
Rulemaking Coordinator

To request an interpreter for the hearing impaired or accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact the Oregon Department of Energy at least 72 hours before the meeting at 1-800-221-8035 or fax 503-373-7806. TTY users should call the Oregon Relay Service at 711.