Updates to OWEB's Climate Evaluation Criteria Rulemaking
At the
July 2022 meeting, the OWEB Board authorized rulemaking necessary to fully implement the
OWEB Climate Resolution. A
Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) has been formed to assist OWEB in developing
climate-related evaluation criteria and accompanying definitions across OWEB’s grant programs. A
Summary Report of the Climate Resolution Public Engagement Process was given at the July board meeting. The evaluation criteria and definitions are intended to be included in the agency’s administrative rules.
OWEB Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rules Adding Climate-related Evaluation Criteria to OWEB’s Grant Programs
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Climate-related Evaluation Criteria and Definitions
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Public Comment closes at 5:00 pm on June 5, 2023
- To comment on the proposed rules: please send comments by email to
Eric Hartein with the phrase "Comments on OWEB Climate-related Evaluation Criteria Rules" in the subject line. Written comments may also be mailed to:
Eric Hartstein, OWEB
775 Summer Street NE, Suite 360
Salem, OR 97301-1290.
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Public Hearings: While public comment is open, OWEB will hold a virtual public hearing to receive oral comments regarding the proposed rule revisions on May 24, 2023, at 10:00 am.
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Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85393495878?pwd=a2JuczU1OW1Xa2lYdjBNVDhHRUppUT09
Meeting ID: 853 9349 5878
Passcode: 686524
Phone: 1-253-205-0468
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Public Accommodation: The services, programs, and activities of OWEB are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities. To request special considerations to participate in these hearings, please contact the Board’s ADA coordinator, Nicole Bettinardi (503-428-1804) at least 72 hours prior to the hearing.
Climate-Related Evaluation Criteria Rulemaking Meeting #1-December 5, 2022
Agenda
Climate Evaluation Criteria First Draft December 5, 2022
Recording
Climate-Related Evaluation Criteria Rulemaking Meeting #2-January 6, 2023
Agenda
Climate Evaluation Criteria Second Draft January 6, 2023
Recording
Climate-Related Evaluation Criteria Rulemaking Meeting #3-February 10, 2023
Agenda
Climate Evaluation Criteria Third Draft February 2, 2023
Guidance to Illustrate How Climate Evaluation Criteria Could be Applied in OWEB Grant Programs Draft February 2, 2023
Recording
Climate-Related Evaluation Criteria Rulemaking Meeting #4-March 14, 2023 CANCELED
YouTube Meeting Cancelation Notice
Climate-Related Evaluation Criteria Rulemaking Meeting #4-April 11, 2023
Agenda
Climate Evaluation Criteria Fourth Draft March 6, 2023
Recording