Feb. 16, 2018 - The Fiscal Impact Advisory Committee (FIAC) has concluded its work on the financial impact of the proposed Worker Protection Standard rulemaking.
Oregon OSHA has again extended the public comment period on proposed additional safeguards against pesticide drift. This decision moves the deadline from February 28 to March 15, 2018. This allows more time for the public to comment on the proposed rules while considering the revised statement of need and fiscal impact. Please visit the advisory committee page for minutes from the FIAC and the proposed rules page to review the amended statement of fiscal impact.
Jan. 26, 2018 - In December of 2017, Oregon OSHA appointed a Fiscal Impact Advisory Committee (FIAC) relating to the Worker Protection Standard rulemaking which was proposed in October of 2017. In order to allow the committee time to complete its work, we will again be extending the comment period to February 28, 2018. We anticipate the FIAC will be able to complete its work well in advance of this timeframe. Please visit the advisory committee page for any updates and the minutes from the FIAC.
Although no such committee is required, we have decided that appointing such a committee could provide useful information and analysis on which to make a final decision on the proposed rules. This committee has balanced representation from grower organizations and those representing workers.
We anticipate the FIAC will be able to complete its work in January ahead of the last day for comment which has been extended to January 31, 2018. Please visit www.osha.oregon.gov for any updates and the minutes from the FIAC.