[DLCD-Rulemaking] DLCD Rulemaking Notice: Revise Disturbance Baseline Attached to LCDC's Sage-Grouse Rule (OAR 660-023-0115, Attachment D)

[Taylor, Casaria]

Date:               4/18/2017
To:                   Rulemaking List
From:               Rules Coordinator
Subject:           Rulemaking Notice

This e-mail message provides the notice of the Department of Land Conservation and Development rulemaking that you have requested.

CAPTION: Revise disturbance baseline attached to LCDC's Sage-grouse rule

SUMMARY: The department will recommend the commission adopt a minor rule revision in order to modify the existing human disturbance baseline values for sage grouse core areas (OAR 660-023-0115, Exhibit D). The original baseline values were determined using a variety of datasets that were the best available in 2013-2014. One of these datasets delineating electric transmission lines was a proprietary dataset that is now preventing the department from creating a fully transparent central registry as directed in Section 15 of OAR 660-023-0115 (a.k.a. Sage Grouse Rule). This rulemaking is intended to modify the baseline values to reflect the use of a replacement transmission line dataset that is state-owned and maintained. No other amendments to the Sage Grouse Rule, the baseline values, or the supporting datasets will be requested.

ATTACHMENTS: Attached are copies of:

  *   The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Hearing;
  *   The Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact;
  *   The Housing Impact Statement;
  *   The Proposed Rules - will be available on the department's website after May 1 (new language underlined in bold, deleted language in strikethrough).

WEBSITE: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Hearing, Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact, Housing Impact Statement and the Proposed Rules are available at: http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/Pages/Rules.aspx#Sage_Grouse_Baseline_Table_Rulemaking

HOW TO COMMENT: You may comment on the proposed rules by sending written comments by 5/18/2017, to:
            Rules Coordinator, Department of Land Conservation and Development
            635 Capitol St., Ste. 150
            Salem, Oregon 97301
            Or via email to: casaria.taylor at state.or.us<mailto:casaria.taylor at state.or.us>

RULEMAKING HEARING: You may also provide oral or written comments at the rulemaking hearing, which will take place:

            Date: 5/18/2017
            Time: 8:30 a.m.
            Place: Department of Land Conservation and Development, Basement Hearing Room, 635 Capitol St., Salem, OR 97301


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Casaria Taylor | Rules, Records & Policy Coordinator/Asst to Deputy Director
Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation and Development
635 Capitol Street NE, Suite 150 | Salem, OR  97301-2540
Office: (503) 934-0065  | Fax: (503) 378-5518
casaria.taylor at state.or.us | www.oregon.gov/LCD<http://www.oregon.gov/LCD>

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