OAR 437-001-0045: Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Rules

(1) Rules will be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with ORS Chapter 183 and the Director’s rules of practice and procedure applicable to rule-making functions. (2) Any person may request the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule. (3) A request for adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule shall: (a) Be in writing, addressed to the Administrator, Oregon OSHA, Labor and Industries Building, Salem, Oregon 97301; (b) Identify the rule proposed for adoption, amendment, or repeal and include reasons for the change. (4) Upon receipt of the request the Division shall within 90 days, either deny the request or initiate rule-making proceedings. (5) If the request to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule is denied, the Division shall state its reasons for the denial in writing. A copy shall be mailed to the person making the request and all other persons upon whom a copy of the request was served.