More Information on OPS Rulemaking Practices
Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) follows the highest standards for administrative rulemaking, which includes robust public engagement to support transparency, accountability and trust.
In addition to receiving recommendations from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board (OPAB) in accordance with ORS 475A, OPS offers annual public listening sessions to offer opportunities for members of the public to share feedback on the administration of ORS 475A. Public listening sessions are not part of the official rulemaking process, but they have been scheduled each year, offering opportunities to participate during day and evening hours. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART captioning are provided during these three listening sessions.
After receiving OPAB recommendations and feedback from public listening sessions, OPS begins the rulemaking process by inviting members of the public to apply to serve on Rules Advisory Committees (RACs). The invitation is sent through the
OPS Distribution List, published on the OPS website, and shared during regularly scheduled meetings.
OPS schedules multiple, separate RACs to discuss different sections of draft rules, the fiscal impact statement, and the equity impact statement. Multiple RACs offer more opportunities for diverse perspectives to be shared. OPS publishes the meeting dates and RAC meeting materials, including the first draft of rules that will be discussed, on the OPS Administrative Rules webpage prior to the RACs convening. This information is also sent to the
OPS Distribution List.
After RACS conclude, OPS revises the draft rules and publishes the proposed rules on the OPS website in preparation for the 21-day public comment period. During the public comment period, which is advertised through the
OPS Distribution List and published on the OPS website, OPS hosts multiple public hearings on the proposed rules. By offering multiple public hearings, OPS creates more opportunities for members of the public to participate at various times of the day, including day and evening hours. Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and CART captioning are provided during public hearings.
After the public comment period concludes, OPS considers feedback and finalizes administrative rules, submitting them to OHA leadership for approval and then to the Oregon Secretary of State in accordance with state agency processes for adoption.
Once rules are adopted, OPS writes a letter to the public to share information about decisions that were made. OPS also publishes a Hearings Officer Report that summarizes comments received.
Once final rules are adopted, OPS implements new rules and updates materials, processes, forms, and the TLC system.