OAR 603-001-0001: Procedure for Notice of Intended Rulemaking

In order to provide a reasonable opportunity for interested persons to be notified of the Department's proposed administrative rulemaking actions, the Department shall give notice of its proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of any administrative rule prior to such adoption, amendment, or repeal of any administrative rule in the following manner: (1) By causing the Notice to be published in the Secretary of State's Bulletin, referred to in ORS 183.360, at least 21 days prior to the effective date of the proposed action with the exception of temporary rules which may become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to ORS 183.355(2)(b); (2) By mailing a copy of the Notice to persons on each of the appropriate departmental lists established pursuant to ORS 183.335(8); (3) By mailing a copy of the Notice to known interested persons, or in lieu thereof, organizations or associations known to represent such interested persons.