OAR 255-001-0005: Notice of Rulemaking: Time and Manner

(1) Prior to the permanent adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, the chairperson of the Board or the chair’s designee shall give notice of the proposed action at least 21 days prior to the effective date: (a) In the Secretary of State's Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360; (b) By providing a copy of the notice to the legislators specified in ORS 183.335(14) at least 49 days before the effective date of the rule; and (c) By providing a copy of the notice at least 28 days prior to the effective date to persons on the Board mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(7); and (d) By providing a copy of the notice to: (A) Oregon State Bar Bulletin; (B) Associated Press; (C) Release Services, County Community Corrections Offices, State of Oregon Department of Corrections; (D) Oregon District Attorneys Association; (E) Oregon Criminal Defense Attorneys Association; (F) All County Public Defender Offices; (G) All County Law Libraries; (H) Attorney General's Office; (I) State Public Defender; (J) Oregon Supreme Court Law Library; (K) University of Oregon Law Library; (L) Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College; (M) College of Law, Willamette University; (N) American Civil Liberties Union; (O) The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon; (P) Pendleton Eastern Oregonian, Pendleton, Oregon; (Q) The Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon; (R) Medford Mail Tribune; (S) The Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon; and (T) Others upon formal written request of the Board. (2) When the Board has filed a temporary rule with the Secretary of State's Office, the Board shall provide a copy of the certificate and order and a copy of the temporary rule to the persons on the Board's mailing list, and to those listed in subsection (1)(c) of this section. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, when the Board has filed a temporary rule with the Secretary of State's Office, newspapers and media service shall only receive a copy of the certificate and order. (4) Notice pursuant to subsection (1) and (2) of this section shall be provided via electronic transmission, such as e-mail or other electronic technology. Notice via non-electronic means will be available upon request and upon payment of an annual fee of $15.00. The Board will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.