Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 966 - ECONOMIC RECOVERY REVIEW COUNCIL
Here’s a refined overview of OAR Chapter 966 – Economic Recovery Review Council, current as of May 26, 2025:
📘 Chapter Overview (Division 100 – Regionally Significant Industrial Areas)
Division 100 contains all rules within Chapter 966 and focuses exclusively on Regionally Significant Industrial Areas (RSIAs) designated by the Council (oregon.public.law).
📌 Structure & Sections
966‑100‑0100 Purpose: Describes RSIA designations by the Council (oregon.public.law).
966‑100‑0200 Definitions: Defines terms including:
“Brownfields” (properties complicated by contamination),
“ERRC” (Economic Recovery Review Council),
“RSIA” as designated industrial areas per ORS 197.722(2) (regulations.justia.com).
966‑100‑0300 to 0900: Lists specific RSIAs:
Goshen Industrial Area
Central Douglas Industrial Area
Spalding Industrial Area
North Coast Business Park
Malheur County RSIA
South Coast Industrial Area (oregon.public.law).
🔍 Key Takeaways
Mandate: The Chapter empowers the Economic Recovery Review Council (ERRC) to officially designate and manage RSIAs—areas identified as critical for regional industrial development (oregon.public.law).
Scope: Designated areas include brownfields and other industrial lands that may need revitalization or special support.
Purpose: These designations aim to direct coordinated resources, planning, and policy action to spur economic recovery in targeted regions.
✅ Summary
Single Division: All content is in Division 100—suggesting focused and specialized rulemaking.
Regionally Significant Areas: Emphasis is on officially declared industrial zones, likely for targeted economic development, infrastructure investment, and environmental remediation.
Brownfields & Recovery Goals: Recognition of contaminated or underused industrial properties with a strategic intent to revitalize economy via Council-led oversight.
Would you like:
The full text of each rule section,
A breakdown of criteria for RSIA designation (e.g., ORS references),
Information on Council governance, stakeholder processes, or implementation mechanisms?
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