OAR 660-031-0005: Introduction Purpose

The purpose of this rule is to clarify state agency responsibilities to apply the Statewide Planning Goals and acknowledged Comprehensive Plans during permit reviews (ORS 197.180(1) through (7)). The rule establishes procedures and standards which require consideration of Goals and Acknowledged Plans prior to approval of state permits. The rule establishes a process for state agencies to rely on a local determination of compliance with the State Planning Goals and the Acknowledged Comprehensive Plan when issuing certain permits. The rule also requires that affected state agencies develop and submit to LCDC procedures for consistency review.