Invitation for Public Comment on Oregon Administrative Rules
Under the Administrative Procedures Act, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division has received petitions to amend OAR 333-019-1015, Masking Requirements in Schools; and petitions to repeal OAR 333-019-1030, COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff.
In accordance with state law, OHA is inviting public comment on the rules, including whether options exist for achieving the rule's substantive goals in a way that reduces the negative economic impact on businesses. OAR 137-001-0070(3)
You are invited to submit written comments on the above referenced rules. Comments may be filed before 5:00 PM PDT on May 31, 2022, to the Public Health Division Rules Coordinator at publichealth.rules@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Written comments may be mailed to:
OHA, Public Health Division
Administrative Rules Coordinator
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 930
Portland, OR 97232
You may also send comments by fax to: (971) 673-1299.
Comments received after the deadline will not be considered.
The agency shall, in writing, within 90 days after receipt of the petition, either deny the petition or initiate rulemaking proceedings. OAR 137-001-0070(4)(c)