Comments Requested on Proposed Rules for the Implementation of HB 2021 and Updates to Carbon Dioxide Emissions Standards The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on proposed rules for the implementation of HB 2021 (2021) and updates to carbon dioxide emissions standards. The proposed rules include a number of proposed rulemaking actions, including but not limited to: - Amending OAR 345-024-0500 to incorporate the new requirements and clarify the standards applicable to the review of an application for a new fossil-fueled power plant.
- Amending OAR 345-024-0550, 345-024-0590, and 345-024-0620 to reset emissions standards based on the most efficient stand-alone combined cycle, combustion turbine, natural gas-fired energy facility that is commercially demonstrated and operating in the United States.
- Amending OAR 345-024-0580 to increase the monetary offset rate for carbon dioxide emissions from $2.85 to $4.27 per ton of carbon dioxide emissions.
- Amending OAR 345-020-0011 and 345-021-0010 and adopt new rules to establish specific application requirements for fossil-fueled power plants and other facilities that emit carbon dioxide.
- Amending OAR 345-027-0375 to implement new requirements for amendments to existing site certificates for fossil-fueled power plants and defining what is considered to be a "significant increase" in gross carbon dioxide emissions.
- Making non-substantive organizational and clerical changes to the rules.
Complete text of the proposed rules and other supporting materials can be found at: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Get-Involved/Pages/Energy-Facility-Siting-Council-Rulemaking.aspx. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is also available from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database. PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on June 23, 2022, to be considered. ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. The portal can be accessed at: https://odoe.powerappsportals.us/SitingPublicComment/ To comment on this project, select "2022 Carbon Standard Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email by sending them to: EFSC Rules Coordinator
Oregon Department of Energy
550 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov RULEMAKING HEARING An opportunity for oral comments will be provided at a rulemaking hearing on June 23, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The hearing will be held at: Oregon Department of Energy Meitner Conference Room
550 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301 Additional options for in-person and remote participation will be provided. Please visit the Council's Rulemaking Website for more information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rulemaking Coordinator, Chris Clark, by email at christopher.clark@energy.oregon.gov or phone at (503) 871-7254. | 
