Rulemaking at ODA

Rulemaking is the process of creating or changing regulations. Administrative rules are like instructions from a government agency. They set standards and explain how to follow the law or policy. These rules are made by different government bodies, and they can be created, changed, or removed either temporarily or permanently.

Rulemaking Process

1. Rulemaking initiated by ODA staff, public petition, or the Oregon legislature.
2. Draft rules are frequently presented to a rules advisory committee one or more times.
3. Rules are published in the OR Bulletin, ODA rulemaking webpage, and ODA rulemaking email list for public comment.
4. A public hearing (typically virtually) is scheduled and written comments can be submitted by members of the public by a set deadline.ODA Director reviews comments and makes determination on any changes to proposed rules.
5. ODA Director reviews comments and makes determination on any changes to proposed rules.
6. Permanent rules are filed with the Oregon Secretary of State to conclude the rulemaking process.
   

Filed Temporary Rules

• Establishes quarantine and movement restrictions for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) - Clackamas 03
  
• Emergency rules to mitigate the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
• Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket general fund grant allocation rules
• Update to Presumptive Marijuana Testing 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.

• Updates to reportable disease rules
Last day for written comments – December 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Proposed rules
Public comment hearing (virtual) information – December 17, 2024, 9:00-9:45 am
Meeting URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTY1NjlmMDEtMmRmNC00MjI4LTg4OGQtNmIyNThiMjZkNGVl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b088d4af-1b3c-428d-963c-f0663f0ab8e4%22%7d
Meeting ID: 220 384 648 360
Passcode: Lk7i4RD6 Dial-in by phone: 503-446-4951,,30546110#
• Rules to adopt federal order and import requirements related to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in cattle
Last day for written comments – December 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Proposed rules
Public comment hearing (virtual) information – December 17, 2024, 10:00-11:00 am
Meeting URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTkzYmZhN2YtNjA0Yi00ZWM3LTlmMTItMGNhNzhmZWZiMjkw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b088d4af-1b3c-428d-963c-f0663f0ab8e4%22%7d
Meeting ID: 260 545 698 949
Passcode: es3in2gf
Dial-in by phone: 503-446-4951,,542963282#


Submit comments on proposed rules:


rulemaking@oda.oregon.gov

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.

• None scheduled at this time

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