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​PROPOSED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the staff member listed as the contact on the notice.

Annual adoption of IRP/IFTA/HVUT rules
CCD proposes to amend rules to reflect the yearly adoption of rules of the International Registration Plan (IRP), United States Internal Revenue Service contained in 26 CFR Part 41 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), and the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA).
Rules to be amended: 740-200-0010, 740-200-0020, 740-200-0040
Last day for public comment: November 21, 2024  5:00 PM
Anticipated date of OTC approval: January 16, 2025

Online systems amendments
CCD proposes to amend rules pertaining to online transactions to allow motor carriers to use online services during our business hours and while our contact center is closed, without having to speak with a representative.
Rules to be amended: 740-015-0010, 740-015-0020, 740-015-0030, 740-015-0050, 740-015-0060, 740-015-0080, 740-015-0090, 740-015-0110, 740-035-0015, 740-040-0070
Rules to be repealed: 740-015-0040, 740-015-0100
Last day for public comment: November 21, 2024  5:00 PM
Anticipated date of OTC approval: January 16, 2025

Lease agreements
CCD proposes to amend rules allowing for taxes to be paid on behalf of one motor carrier by another motor carrier when a lease is in effect.
Rules to be amended: 740-030-0020, 740-045-0150
Last day for public comment: November 21, 2024  5:00 PM
Anticipated date of OTC approval: January 16, 2025

RECENTLY CLOSED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.​

​There are no recently closed rules in this chapter at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.​

There are no recently adopted Commerce and Compliance rules at this time.

​​​​​​​​PUBLISHED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE​ RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action.​ Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 740 or 734.​​​​​​​​​​

PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the staff member listed as the contact on the notice​.

There are no proposed rules for comment at this time.

​​RECENTLY CLOSED DMV RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
​Following the federal regulations adopted by FMCSA, DMV will query the DACH database prior to issuance of Commercial Driving Privileges.
Rule to be adopted:  ​735-063-0315
Rules to be amended: 735-001-0050, 735-063-0205
Anticipated date of OTC approval: ​December 4, 2024

Changing the term accident to collision
DMV proposes to amend certain rules to change the term “accident” to “collision” in alignment with 2024 SB 1574.
Rules to be amended: 735-010-0110, 735-010-0220, 735-050-0010, 735-050-0055, 735-050-0070, 735-050-0080, 735-064-0100
Rules to be adopted: 735-050-0004, 735-050-0005
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 4, 2024

RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approx​imately within the last six months.​

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (temporary)
​Following the federal regulations adopted by FMCSA, DMV will query the DACH database prior to issuance of Commercial Driving Privileges.
Rule adopted:  ​735-063-0315
Rules amended: 735-001-0050, 735-063-0205​​
Effective: November 14, 2024-​May 12, 2025

Driver E​ducation cards - 735
Driver Education cards - 737
Amended rules from tw​​o ODOT rule chapters - 735 DMV, and 737 Safety. The two notices should be read together to gain a complete picture of the actions being taken.
Rules amended in chapter 735: 735-062-0080, 735-062-0140
Rules amended in chapter 737: 737-015-0020, 737-015-0030, 737-015-0076, 737-015-0095, 737-015-0120
Filed and effective: October 14, 2024

Transferring Canadian and Mexican CDLs for an Oregon CDL​​
Previously, Oregon allowed CDL transfers to Mexican and Canadian CDL holders without testing. However, Oregon became a target for indiv​iduals who fraudulently claimed Oregon residency to be issued Oregon CDLs and avoid the testing or issuance requirements in their home state. DMV amended its rules to prevent fraud by limiting who is eligible for a CDL transfer.
Rules amended: 735-063-0260, 735-063-0263
Filed and effective: October 10, 2024

Oregon Automobile Li​ability Insurance Reporting (ALIR)
This rulemaking incorporates the latest version of the ALIR Technical Specifications Manual
Rule amended: 735-0​50-0131
Filed and effective:  August 6, 2024

DMV-Approved Out-of-State Motorcycle Rider Education Course
This rulemaking adds another out-of-state motorcycle rider education course to the list of DMV-approved courses.
Rule amended: 735-062-0078
Filed and effective:  August 6, 2024​

CDL Driver History Record Information Exchange
This rulemaking incorporates by reference the updated version of Appendix A: ACD Codes, Descriptions, and Abbreviations, from the AAMVA Code Dictionary Manual, r5.2.5 (effective date September 11, 2023).
Rule amended: 735-06​3-0311
Filed and effective:  August 6, 2024​

Disabled Person Parking Permit Family Placards
This rulemaking allows people to qualify for a family placard if they can show that multiple households are caring for at least one person with a disability.
Rule amended: ​735-080-0020
Filed and effective:  August 6, 2024​

Update of Suspensions Rule
Rule amended: 735-070-0030
Filed and effective: May 14, 2024

CDL Out of Service Violations
Rule amended: 735-​​070-0170
Filed and effective: ​May 14, 2024​

​​​PUBLISHED DMV RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 735.​​​​​​​​

PUBLISHED TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapte​r, select chapter 737.​


PROPOSED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS DIVISION RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the staff member listed as the contact on the notice​.​​

There are no proposed rules for comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS RULES
These ​proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.​

​​Establishment of an Environmental Product Declaration Support Fund
ODOT is establishing the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Support Fund and grant program for environmental product declarations to offer financial support to bidders or proposers in order for them to qualify to respond to certain ODOT invitations to bid or requests for proposal.
Rules to be adopted: 734-023-0005; 734-023-0015; 734-023-0030; 734-023-0040; 734-023-0050; 734-023-0060; 734-023-0070; 734-023-0080
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 4, 2024

RECENTLY ADOPTED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS RULES
These rule changes were adopted approximately within the last six months.

Variable Speed Zones
This rule amendment reflects changes on Interstate 84 to implement a variable speed zone for eastbound vehicles from MP 211.46 to MP 216.74. This variable speed limit will operate in conjunction with an automatic gate closure system when the interstate is closed at Exit 216 due to weather, crash, or other event east of Exit 216.
Rule amended: 734-020-0019
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024

Interstate Speed Zones
As amended, this rule will extend the existing 55 mph speed limit zone for all vehicles by approximately 0.25 miles south on Pacific Highway (Interstate 5) in Medford, from MP 27.00 to MP 26.75. This will give drivers distance to adjust their speed before reaching the exit ramp and after entering traffic merges onto the interstate.
Rule amended: 734-020-0011
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024​

​​PUBLISHED HIGHWAY DIVISION RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 734.​​​​​​​​​​

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES
The former Transportation Safety Division is now the Transportation Safety Office within ​DMV. Any current Transportation Safety Office (chapter 737) rulemaking activity will be found in the DMV tab.

PUBLISHED TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 737.

PROPOSED RAIL DIVISION RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the staff member listed as the contact on the notice​.

There are no proposed Rail rules for comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED RAIL DIVISION RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.​

There are no​ recently closed Rail rules at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED RAIL DIVISION RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

State Rail Rehabilitation Fund​​
These standards determine project eligibility and application procedures for the State Rail Rehabilitation Fund.
Rules​ adopted: 741-015-0010, 741-015-0020, 741-015-0025, 741-015-0030, 741-015-0040, 741-015-0050, 741-015-0060, 741-015-0070, 741-015-0080
Filed and effective:​ October 10, 2024​

​PUBLISHED RAIL DIVISION RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 741.​​

​The term "Other Divisions" refers to rules, primarily in chapter 731, that belong to multiple areas of ODOT such as Procurement, Financial Services, Connect Oregon, Road Usage Charge Program, Fuels Tax, Transportation Development and Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program.

PROPOSED ODOT RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Please send your written comments to the staff member listed as the contact on the notice​.

Update of ODOT's public records rule
Amends rule to reflect current public records processing procedures and applicable statutes.
Rule to be amended: 731-001-0025
Last day for public comment: November 21, 2024  5:00 PM
Anticipated date of OTC approval: January 16, 2025

RECENTLY CLOSED ODOT RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.​

Environmental Product Declarations
Due to the passage of HB 4139 (2022), ODOT is establishing the requirement for Environmental Product Declarations which the agency will collect from contractors for its procurement of certain covered materials under certain contracts.
Rule to be amended: 731-005-0470
Rule to be adopted: 731-005-0910
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 4, 2024

Establishment of Small Business Development Program
Rules are needed to implement small business development program, which ORS 184.906 required ODOT to establish.
Rules to be adopted: 731-065-0001, 731-065-0010, 731-065-0020, 731-065-0030, 731-065-0040, 731-065-0050, 731-065-0060, 731-065-0070​
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 4, 2024

Amends, repeals, adds new rules related to toll operations, project initiation, project authorization, and rates.​
Rules to be amended: ​731-040-0010, 731-040-0020, 731-040-0030, 731-040-0050, 731-040-0056
Rules to be adopted: 731-040-0031, 731-040-0039, 731-040-0041, 731-040-0051, 731-040-0061, 731-040-0065, 731-040-0075
Rules to be repealed: 731-040-0052, 731-040-0053, 731-040-0054, 731-040-0055, 731-040-0057, 731-040-0058, 731-040-0059
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 4, 2024

RECENTLY ADOPTED ODOT RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.​

Updating public notice requirements for sole source procurements
These changes will align ODOT’s sole source public notice threshold with the threshold in the Attorney General Model Public Contracting rules, OAR 137-047-0275.

Updating veteran langu​age to comply with statute​
Amending language in rules that refer to “service-disabled veteran” to comply with HB 2295 (2023)​​.

Procurement, General Provisions​​
Rules amended: 731-005-0410, 731-005-0420, 731-005-0430, 731-005-0440, 731-005-0460, 731-005-0470, 731-005-0490, 731-005-0500, 731-005-0505, 731-005-0510, 731-005-0520, 731-005-0530, 731-005-0540, 731-005-0550, 731-005-0560, 731-005-0590, 731-005-0600, 731-005-0620, 731-005-0650, 731-005-0660, 731-005-0670, 731-005-0690, 731-005-0700, 731-005-0710, 731-005-0740, 731-005-0760, 731-005-0770, 731-005-0800, 731-007-0200, 731-007-0210, 731-007-0220, 731-007-0225, 731-007-0230, 731-007-0240, 731-007-0250, 731-007-0260, 731-007-0340, 731-007-0350, 731-007-0360, 731-007-0370, 731-007-0380, 731-007-0390, 731-007-0400, 731-007-0500, 731-007-0510, 731-007-0520, 731-007-0530, 731-007-0540, 731-007-0560, 731-007-0570, 731-149-0010
Filed and effective: June 1, 2024

​​PUBLISHED ODOT RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 731.​



PROPOSED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RULES
​These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the staff member listed as the contact on the notice​.

​There are no proposed Public Transportation rules for public comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.

There are no recently closed Public Transportation rules at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund
Allows the use of unspent and reserve funding by Qualified Entities at the end of a plan cycle instead of waiting for the next plan cycle.
Rule amended: 732-042-0005
Rule adopted: 732-042-0045
Filed and effective:​ October 10, 2024​

PUBLISHED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RULES​ can be found on the Secretary of State's website:​​ https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action​. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 732.​​​​

Contact Us

Winnie Dawn
Administrative Rules Coordinator
971-600-6557
winnie.dawn@odot.oregon.gov
355 Capitol Street NE, MS 11
Salem OR 97301

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