HB 3091
Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to establish clear administrative rules and internal directives with respect to permits or authorizations issued by the department.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to create clear rules and guidelines for permits and authorizations it issues. It prohibits the DEQ from requiring applicants to follow rules that weren't in effect when they applied, with exceptions for legislative acts and federal laws. Furthermore, the bill mandates the DEQ to establish deadlines for permit decisions and expedite applications if those deadlines are missed.
Key provisions
- The DEQ must establish clear administrative rules for all permits and authorizations.
- The DEQ cannot impose requirements on applicants that weren't in effect at the time of application (with exceptions).
- The DEQ must set deadlines for final action on permit applications.
- The DEQ must expedite applications if deadlines are missed.
- Expedited applications may involve agreements with applicants.
- The bill references specific Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) chapters related to environmental permits.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
- Permit applicants
- Businesses and industries requiring environmental permits
- Environmental regulators
- The public
Notable changes
- Requires the DEQ to create and maintain clear administrative rules.
- Prohibits retroactive application of requirements.
- Mandates expedited processing of applications if deadlines are missed.
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Primary sponsor
Emerson Levy
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