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September 20, 2024: Energy Facility Siting Council Adopts Upated Contested
Case Rules
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At its
meeting
on September 20, 2024, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted updates to the
rules governing its contested case process. This update to the rules – found in
Division 15 of OAR 345, Rule 400 through 480 – does five things:
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Reorders and reorganizes the rules to better match the flow of the
contested case process.
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Updates the rules to reflect adoption of the Office of Administrative
Hearing's model rules for contested cases.
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Improves the consistency of the rules, both internally and to ensure
they properly match Oregon laws and other administrative rules.
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Improves the clarity of the rules by providing or enhancing definitions
where appropriate. This includes changes designed to enhance the
readability of the rules, such as a reduced use of acronyms.
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Improves the efficiency of the contested case process by providing
additional guidance to all parties and prospective parties who are
affected by these rules.
The permanent rules became effective on October 1, 2024. The revised rules
are available from the Secretary of State's
Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
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June 7, 2024: Energy Facility Siting Council Requests Public Comment on
Proposed Amendments to Contested Case Process Rules
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The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on
proposed amendments
to its contested case process rules found in OAR 345 Division 15.The
proposed rulemaking
language is intended to:
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Reorder and reorganize the rules to better match the flow of the
contested case process.
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Update the rules to reflect a proposed adoption of the Office of
Administrative Hearing's model rules for contested cases.
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Improve the consistency of the rules, both internally and to ensure they
properly match Oregon laws and other administrative rules.
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Improve the clarity of the rules by providing additional definitions or
enhancing existing ones.
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Improve the efficiency of the contested case process by providing
additional guidance to prospective parties and removing the ability for
parties to file an interlocutory appeal for party status unless they are
denied party status on all issues.
The
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
is also available from the
Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
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,
July 22, 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.
To comment on this
rulemaking project, select “Contested case Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu
in the middle of the screen and then follow the instructions. You will receive
an email confirmation after submitting your comment.
Written comments
may also be submitted by mail or email to:
EFSC Rules Coordinator
Oregon
Department of Energy
550 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Email:
EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov
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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March 22, 2024: Comments Requested and Rulemaking Hearing on Proposed
Amendment of Energy Facility Contested Case Rules
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The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on
proposed amendments
to its
contested case process rules
found in OAR 345 Division 15.
The proposed rulemaking language is
intended to:
-
Reorder and reorganize the rules to better match the flow of the
contested case process.
-
Update the rules to reflect a proposed adoption of the Office of
Administrative Hearing's model rules for contested cases.
-
Improve the consistency of the rules, both internally and to ensure they
properly match Oregon laws and other administrative rules.
-
Improve the clarity of the rules by providing additional definitions or
enhancing existing ones.
-
Improve the efficiency of the contested case process by providing
additional guidance to prospective parties.
The
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
is also available from the
Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
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
Friday April 19, 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.
To comment on this
rulemaking project, select “Contested Case Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu
in the middle of the screen and then follow the instructions. You will receive
an email confirmation after submitting your comment.
Written comments
may also be submitted by mail or email 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 March 22, 2024, at 8:45 am. The hearing will
be held in-person at the Oxford Room at the Oxford Suites, 1050 N. First Street,
Hermiston, OR 97838. There will also be remote access available to the public
hearing via Webex.
Remote Participation:
Join hearing via Webex
Webinar number: 2346 739 0485
Or
Join by phone: 408-418-9388
Access
code: 2346 739 0485
Hearing Materials:
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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February 1, 2024: Rulemaking Advisory Committee for EFSC's Contested Case
Rulemaking to Meet February 1
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The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's
contested case rulemaking project will meet virtually on Thursday, February 1,
2024.
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:
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 292 286 367 293 | Passcode: eA6PH3
Or call in: +1
503-446-4951 | Phone Conference ID: 764 009 289#
Meeting materials:
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October 27, 2023: Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting for EFSC's
Contested Case Rulemaking
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The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's
Contested Case Rulemaking Project will meet virtually on
Friday, October 27, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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 Materials: |
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September 7, 2023: Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting for EFSC's
Contested Case Rulemaking Project
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The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's
Contested Case Rulemaking Project will meet on Thursday, September 7, 2023. This
meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
This 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. Please see the meeting agenda below for more detailed
information.
Meeting Details
Date: September 7, 2023
Time:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Meeting Materials
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