Oregon Statutes 183.337 – Procedure for agency adoption of federal rules
(1) Notwithstanding ORS § 183.335, when an agency is required to adopt rules or regulations promulgated by an agency of the federal government and the agency has no authority to alter or amend the content or language of those rules or regulations prior to their adoption, the agency may adopt those rules or regulations under the procedure prescribed in this section.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 183.337
- Agency: means any state board, commission, department, or division thereof, or officer authorized by law to make rules or to issue orders, except those in the legislative and judicial branches. See Oregon Statutes 183.310
- Rule: means any agency directive, standard, regulation or statement of general applicability that implements, interprets or prescribes law or policy, or describes the procedure or practice requirements of any agency. See Oregon Statutes 183.310
(2) Prior to the adoption of a federal rule or regulation under subsection (1) of this section, the agency shall give notice of the adoption of the rule or regulation, the effective date of the rule or regulation in this state and the subject matter of the rule or regulation in the manner established in ORS § 183.335 (1).
(3) After giving notice the agency may adopt the rule or regulation by filing a copy with the Secretary of State in compliance with ORS § 183.355. The agency is not required to conduct a public hearing concerning the adoption of the rule or regulation.
(4) Nothing in this section authorizes an agency to amend federal rules or regulations or adopt rules in accordance with federal requirements without giving an opportunity for hearing as required by ORS § 183.335. [1979 c.593 § 15]