EFSC Application Processing Phase 1

Phase 1 of rulemaking for siting application process.

Application Process Review Phase 1

August 24, 2023: Energy Facility Siting Council Adopts Updated Siting Application Process Rules
At its meeting on August 24, 2023, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted updates to the rules covering the application of a site certificate under ORS 345-001-0010, 345-015-0110—345-015-0130, 345-015-0160—345-015-0230, 345-015-0310, 345-020-0006—345-020-0016, 345-020-0040, 345-021-0010, 345-021-0050—345-021-0080, and 345-022-0005. The changes to these rules were intended to make the rules covering the application process easier to understand, including which responsibilities in the application process are the applicant's and which are the Department's. The permanent rules became effective on August 29, 2023. The revised rules are available on the Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
June 30, 2023: Comments Requested on Proposed Amendment of Energy Facility Siting Application Process Rules
The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comments on the proposed amendment of various process rules governing the application of a site certificate for an energy facility, referred to as the Application Process Phase 1 Rulemaking, including comments on whether other options should be considered for achieving the rule's substantive goals while reducing negative economic impact of the rule on business. The proposed rules would: (1) Standardize the structure of the application process related rules. This was done by organizing similar rules in similar ways, such as making sure that the notice requirements for each phase of the siting process are presented to the reader in the same fashion. (2) Improve how the process rules are organized. This rule update moves, where possible, all rules governing the department throughout the siting process to Division 15. (3) Implement minor clarifications. Minor tweaks and updates were made to remove redundancies and to make the rules easier to understand. Complete text of the proposed rules can be found in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and 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 August 18, 2023, to be considered. Comment Online: 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 project, select “Application Process Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written Comments: Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email. Please address all written comments to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov All public comments received prior to the deadline above will be posted to the Siting Docket. RULEMAKING HEARING An opportunity for oral comments will be provided at a rulemaking hearing on July 26, 2023, at 10:00 am. The hearing will be held remotely. Meeting Details: Join meeting via Webex Join by Phone: 1-408-418-9388 Conference ID: 23419287121 Password for web access: EFSC Access code for dial-in: 2341 928 7121 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 or by phone at (503) 551-7603. Please also consider signing up to receive email updates.
June 23, 2023: Council Considers Proposed Amendment of Application Process Phase 1 Rulemaking
At its meeting on June 23, 2023, Council initiated formal proceedings to adopt proposed amendments to the application process and associated rules, referred to as the Application Process Phase 1 Rulemaking. Please see the staff reports and materials below for additional information. June 23, 2023, Council Meeting, Agenda Item B Staff Report Attachment 1 - Rules with Proposed Changes Attachment 2 - Rules Change Overview Attachment 3 - RAC Comments Attachment 4 - Draft Notice of Proposed Rules
April 27, 2023: Application Process Review Phase 1 Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting
The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's Application Process Review Phase 1 Rulemaking Project will meet on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, please see the meeting detail below for information about how to join. 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 any person interested in this rulemaking to provide public comment during the meeting. Meeting Details: Thursday, April 27, 2023 \| 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Meeting Materials: Agenda Meeting Presentation Draft OAR Meeting Recording

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Tom Jackman
Rulemaking Coordinator

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