Special Meeting of Oregon Environmental Quality Commission
This meeting was be held by Zoom only. Friday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
9 a.m.
Welcome and meeting open
The commission will open the meeting, review the day's agenda and introduce new commissioners Matt Donegan and Karen Moynahan. 9:05 a.m.
Item A: Water Quality Permitting Fees Rulemaking (Action)The Water Quality Division is proposing to increase water quality permit, license, and certification fees by 3% in 2024 for fiscal year 2025, as provided in ORS 468B.051, to account for rising costs in providing services. In addition to the 3% fee increase, the Onsite Septic Program is proposing a one-time fee increase of approximately 14% to fund resource enhancements authorized by the 2023 Legislature in Policy Option Package 123.
9:50 a.m.
Item B: Designation of New Chair (Action)Vice-Chair Sam Baraso will present a motion to designate a new chair of the commission.
10 a.m.
Adjourn Meeting