OAR 437-001-0410: Administrative Action on Variance Application

(1) After a variance request is determined to be complete and procedurally adequate, as provided in OAR 437-001-0400, Oregon OSHA will publish the request for one day in at least one daily newspaper with general circulation throughout Oregon. The notice will include: (a) The name of the applicant; (b) The rule, also identified by number, from which the variance is sought; (c) A brief description of the variance request; (d) Notice of opportunity for public comment and hearing; (e) Information on how interested persons may learn of Oregon OSHA’s decision on the variance application; and (f) The address of the Oregon OSHA office from which further information may be obtained. (2) Oregon OSHA may conduct an on-site review of the equipment or processes involved in the requested variance. (3) A variance, if granted, will have no retroactive effect. It will not be the basis for amending or withdrawing a citation.