OAR 690-053-0035: Issuance of Amendment Order

After the close of the public comment periods, or the public hearing if one is held, and upon a finding that the proposed amendment meets standards in OAR 690-053-0020, the Department shall issue a proposed order within 120 days. (1) In developing the proposed order, the Department shall consider all comments received under OAR-690-053-0015 and 0030, but the proposed order need not separately address each comment received. (2) The proposed order shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law that show the standards in OAR 690-053-0020 and 0025 are met. (3) The Department shall send by regular mail, or with the consent of the recipient, by electronic means, copies of the proposed order to the applicant and to persons who have requested copies. Within 15 days after issuing the proposed order, the Department shall publish notice of the order in the weekly notice published by the Department.