July 19, 2018

Darrell Fuller

Northwest Automotive Trades Association

PO Box 13141

Salem OR 97309-1141

Dear Mr. Fuller:

Thank you for agreeing to participate on the LEV ZEV 2018 Rulemaking Fiscal Advisory Committee. We greatly appreciate your commitment of time and expertise to evaluate the issues affecting this rulemaking. This letter serves to formally appoint you to the committee.

Oregon is one of the Section 177 states that has opted in to California’s vehicle emission standards. The Clean Air Act requires that opt-in states keep their rule requirements identical to California’s vehicle emission program. This rulemaking amends Oregon’s rules to reflect the latest changes in California’s program.

ORS 183.333 requires that DEQ ask the committee to consider the fiscal and economic impact of the proposed rules including:

•  Whether the rules will have a fiscal impact, and if so, what the extent of that impact will be.

•  Whether the rules will have a significant adverse impact on small businesses, and if so, how DEQ can reduce the rules’ negative fiscal impact on small businesses.

The Advisory Committee Charter, a full roster of the committee members, meeting agendas and other related materials will be located on a DEQ webpage. If you have any questions please contact Rachel Sakata, Rulemaking Coordinator at sakata.rachel@deq.state.or.us and 503-229-5659.

Sincerely,

Leah K. Feldon

Deputy Director