From: MCALLISTER Larry
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 12:34 PM
To: CARLOUGH Les; GREENLEY Sarah
Subject: SRP feedback
Les, Sarah
 
 
So here is my little bit of feedback on your SRP in front of the EMT this morning.
 
First of all there was little discussion (meaning little concern?) about your rulemaking timeframe, implementation and involvement with stakeholders. No discussion about the piggyback amendments to OAR 137-003-0555 and OAR 340-011-0510.  Basically, I sensed the EMT sees this as OCE providing relief to EQC and little need to engage through Opt In/Out
 
Couple points:
 
EMT suggested that the rule allow the motions for clarification be included in the record.
 
Stephanie wants assurance as this rule progresses that the hearings officers (hearings board?) continue to be informed and that any issues are discussed.  Especially defusing any issue the hearings person who showed up in Astoria may still have.  Stephanie was willing to work with Richard Whitman at DOJ if that would help reduce any feedback from the hearings folks.
 
I suggest that an email be sent to the EMT on 2/27 reminding them that it has been two weeks since the SRP and they should have submitted either a Opt In or Opt out form to Les or Sarah
 
Your rulemaking schedule calls for the proposed rules going out for public notice on May 1.  That would mean having the 4-5 documents for that notice completed by April 15 at the latest.  Sarah we should continue to meet as needed to assist you in preparing those notice docs and generally supporting your processing this rule.
 
Larry