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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Dear Colleagues and Interested Parties,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE) previously filed a proposed rule notice to amend Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 806-010-0010. The Board has since
proposed additional amendments and is reopening the public comment period to provide an opportunity for feedback on the revised language.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">The proposed changes are outlined in the attached notice and include the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Clarifying acceptance of Education Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA):</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
OSBAE already accepts EESA evaluations, and this amendment would make that policy explicitly clear in rule.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Updating eligibility to take the Architect Registration Examination (ARE):</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
The proposed amendment would align Oregon's exam eligibility requirements with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) model regulation by allowing individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent to take the ARE. To support inclusivity,
the further revised proposed rule would remove the phrase 'state or federally recognized/regulated...' from the previously proposed language.<br>
<i>Please note: This change affects exam eligibility only and does NOT alter the education, experience, or exam passage requirements needed for registration as an architect in Oregon.</i><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Previously submitted comments remain on record and do not need to be resubmitted unless you wish to provide additional feedback. Comments may be submitted via email to <b><a href="mailto:architectboard@osbae.oregon.gov">architectboard@osbae.oregon.gov</a><span style="font-weight:normal"> or
by mail to: OSBAE, 205 Liberty St. NE, Suite A, Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">All comments must be received by <b>4:30 p.m. on July 22, 2025</b>. An optional public hearing will occur on July 16, 2025. Information about how to submit comments is contained
in the attached notice. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">In accordance with guidance from Governor Kotek’s office regarding transparency in rulemaking, please be aware that public comments will be posted on the OSBAE website. All
submitted comments will also be reviewed by the Board at its next scheduled meeting following the close of the comment period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">A copy of the rule filing notice and additional information about the proposed changes is also available on the <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/osbae/Pages/Statutes-and-Rules.aspx">OSBAE
website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Elizabeth Boxall, Executive Director (she/her)</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">205 Liberty St. NE, Suite A</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> |</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Desk: (503) 763-0662 ext. 5
</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none">| </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cell: (503) 798-3375<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Website:
</span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osbae"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">www.oregon.gov/</span><span style="color:#0563C1">osbae</span></a>
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