OAR 350-016-0005
Procedure for Commission Adoption of Federal Rules
(1)
Notwithstanding 350-016-0004 (Notice Requirements for Rule Adoption; Temporary Rule Adoption, or Amendment; Substantial Compliance Required), when the commission 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.(2)
Prior to the adoption of a federal rule or regulation under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall give notice of the adoption of the rule or regulation, the effective date of the rule or regulation and the subject matter of the rule or regulation in the manner established in 350-016-0004 (Notice Requirements for Rule Adoption; Temporary Rule Adoption, or Amendment; Substantial Compliance Required)(1).(3)
After giving notice the commission may add to the rule or regulation by filing a copy with the Oregon Secretary of State and the Washington Code Reviser. The commission is not required to conduct public hearings concerning the adoption of the rule or regulation.(4)
Nothing in this section authorizes the commission to amend federal rules ore regulations or adopt rules in accordance with federal requirements without giving an opportunity for hearings as required by 350-016-0004 (Notice Requirements for Rule Adoption; Temporary Rule Adoption, or Amendment; Substantial Compliance Required).
Source:
Rule 350-016-0005 — Procedure for Commission Adoption of Federal Rules, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=350-016-0005.