OAR 291-037-0040: Fee Waiver or Reduction

(1) Any person requesting a fee waiver or reduction must submit their request in writing to the department for consideration. (2) The department may furnish copies without charge or at a substantially reduced fee if the department determines that a fee waiver or reduction in fees is in the public interest because making the record available primarily benefits the general public. (3) If the department decides to furnish copies at a reduced fee, it will do so in accordance with the following reduced fee schedule: (a) Clerical work at $20.00 per hour; (b) Managerial work at $32.00 per hour; (c) Professional work at $60.00 per hour; (d) Copies at current state printing and distribution price list; (e) Media costs set in statewide price agreement; (f) Postage at current postal rates; (g) No additional cost considerations will be passed on to the requester under this reduced fee structure; and (h) Department of Justice or other applicable legal fees at $75.00 per hour. Fees are subject to statutory limitations described in ORS 192.440. (4) The department will notify the requester in writing of the department’s decision regarding the fee waiver or reduction request.