FPS Rulemaking Activity
Information relating to rulemaking actions by the Facilities Planning and Safety Program can be accessed below and includes information about temporary rules, proposed rules out for public comment and recently filed new and amended rules. Persons or communities who may be affected by FPS regulatory functions and who may be interested in serving on a Rulemaking Advisory Committee (RAC) may apply to serve on a RAC. RACs are an important process that allow members of the public and communities to provide input and suggestion during the development of new rules or amending existing rules.
On this page:
Proposed Rules Out for Public Comment
Recently Filed New and Amended Rules
Temporary Rules Currently in Place
Rulemaking Advisory Committees in Progress
General Interest in RAC Participation
Proposed Rules Out for Public Comment
There are currently no proposed rules out for public comment at this time.
Recently Filed New and Amended Rules
The FPS Program has permanently amended physical environment requirements for healthcare facilities under OAR chapter 333, divisions 71, 76, and 535. In addition, permanent rules have been amended and adopted relating to the project review requirements for healthcare facilities, residential care facilities, and assisted living facilities.
Temporary Rules
There are currently no temporary rules in effect at this time.
Rulemaking Advisory Committees in Progress
The FPS program is proposing amendments to the project plans and construction review process as well as amendments to the physical environment requirements for hospitals, special inpatient care facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, and extended stay centers. RAC member recruitment is closed and the RAC process has concluded.
General Interest in Participating in Rulemaking Advisory Committees
Persons and communities who would be affected by administrative rules relating to Facility Planning and Safety and who are interested in serving on a Rule Advisory Committee are encouraged to complete a RAC Interest Application Form and send to
mellony.c.bernal@oha.oregon.gov. Interest forms will be saved and applicants contacted when future RACs are convened.