Purpose of item

The commission will discuss and take action to schedule at least one special meeting in fall 2016.

DEQ recommendation and EQC motion

DEQ recommends that the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission schedule a special meeting, with dates to be determined as part of this item’s discussion, to review proposed permanent rules for colored art glass manufacturers.

DEQ also recommends that the commission co-schedule a special meeting, based on the above-referenced dates, to fulfill next steps in the recruitment process for DEQ’s director.

Background

This item is intended to help the commission and DEQ establish dates for at least one special meeting necessary for commission processes this fall. The current temporary rules for colored art glass manufacturers will expire Oct. 18, 2016. The commission must take certain actions for the director’s recruitment process in a public forum. Due to significant public interest in both items, DEQ is recommending that the commission co-schedule the items for a special meeting, date to be determined, in mid-to-late September in Portland.

By discussing scheduling and taking formal action to assign meeting dates, the commission can provide significant advance notice to people interested in the potential rule proposal and the director’s hiring process.