Current topics
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
In response to guidance from public health officials, OSLAB is not providing in-person services at its office at this time except by prior appointment. This is in accordance with guidelines for protecting public health and also due to potential workforce limitations tied to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Some OSLAB services can be completed online, and most can be completed via email or phone, thereby eliminating the need for most in-person visits to the OSLAB office. Please contact OSLAB staff at oslab.info@oregon.gov or 503-589-0093 if you need assistance.
You can access current information about the COVID-19 public health emergency and sign up for email updates about COVID-19 at the Oregon Health Authority website. Information about assistance available to Oregon small businesses impacted by the emergency can be found at the Business Oregon website.
Board Seeks Public Input on Proposed Rule Amendments
The Board seeks public comment on proposed amendments to rules addressing the examination requirement for Landscape Architect registration. The Board is considering streamlining its examination related requirements but is NOT proposing to change the requirement for completion of the national Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE) for registration. The Board also proposes some housekeeping changes to these rules. See the
notice to interested parties for a summary of the proposed amendments. See the
notice of rulemaking hearing for additional details, including the proposed language changes. Comments will be accepted at a virtual public hearing scheduled for 01/11/2021 at 10:00 AM. Further details about how to provide comments at the hearing will be posted closer to the hearing date. Comments will also be accepted in writing up through close of business (5:00 PM) on 01/11/2021.
Scam Alert for OSLAB Registrants
The attached
flyer provides a proactive warning about a potential scam targeting individuals holding professional registrations. Read for tips on how to recognize scams involving requests for registration-related payments or sensitive information. The Board will not ask for payments or sensitive information over the phone, by email, or by text. The Board encourages its registrants to contact the Board office if ever faced with a question about whether a phone call, e-mail, or other request is legitimately from the Board.
Experienced Landscape Architects Wanted!
Board issues Request for Qualifications for Professional Reviewers.
Interested?
Special Rules Advisory Committee
An ad-hoc committee advising on the possible development of new rule definitions for Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 804-003-0000.