OAR 123-650-4000: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. DESIGNATIONS & BOUNDARY CHANGES — Initiating Designation

To designate or re-designate an enterprise zone under ORS 285C.065 or 285C.250: (1) The process begins with the Sponsoring Government(s) sending a formal advisory to the Department of its intent to re-/designate. This may happen at any time for a new designation, but for concurrent re-designation, the local zone sponsor shall timely provide the advisory under ORS 285C.074 after January 1 (but by May 16 at the very latest), preceding July 1 when the existing zone will have Terminated-by-Statute. (2) The Department will respond promptly to such an advisory, which if by telephone will be memorialized at least through email, consulting with the Sponsoring Government(s) about: (a) The utility, impacts and responsibilities of re-/designating and having an enterprise zone; (b) Steps to re-/designate a zone, including but not limited to formally sending notice to and consulting with local taxing districts, after this consultation by the Department has taken place; (c) Documentation, as well as sample resolution language, needing to be submitted to the Department; (d) Economic development needs of the Sponsoring Government(s)’ area and possible assistance in identifying evidence of a need for economic development for defining the local area; (e) Prohibitions in OAR 123-650-4900(2); and (f) Other matters as appropriate or necessary. (3) Not less than 45 days after advising the Department, the Sponsor Governments may submit the enterprise zone re-/designation electronically, as described in OAR 123-650-4100.