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Rulemaking at ODA

Rulemaking is how the goverment creates or updates rules.  These rules are like instructions that explain how to follow laws. They can be added, changed, or removed; either for a short time or permanently.  

Rulemaking Process

  1. Rulemaking can start in three ways: by ODA staff, a public petition, or the Oregon legislature.
  2. Draft rules are usually reviewed by a rules advisory committee (RAC), sometimes more than once.
  3. The public can give input on proposed rules when they are published in the Oregon Bulletin, on the ODA rulemaking webpage, and through the ODA rulemaking email list
  4. A public hearing, usually held online, is scheduled so people can share their thoughts. Written comments are also accepted until a set deadline. 
  5. After reviewing public input, the ODA Director decides if changes are needed.
  6. Once final, the permanent rules are filed with the Oregon Secretary of State, completing the rulemaking process.

Filed Temporary Rules

Proposed Rules Open for Public Comment

Refer to the Secretary of State website for the official and complete rules. If you think there are any discrepancies or omissions in the version provided here, please consult the Secretary of State website.

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Submit comments on proposed rules:

Upcoming Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) Meetings

While they can be open to the public, a RAC is for invited participants only to work together and to provide comments to help guide the agency on the rule drafting.

  • Lower Umatilla Groundwater Management Area (LUBGWMA) RAC Kick-Off meeting
  • March 20, 2024, 9-10:30 am
  • TEAMS Meeting link
  • Call-in number: +1 503-446-4951,,405468909#
  • Subscribe to ODA's Rulemaking Email List

    Click here to receive updates on rulemaking comment opportunities from ODA.