(Added by Ordinance No. 185397, effective July 6, 2012.)
A. The Director of the Bureau of Environmental Services may adopt, amend and repeal rules, policies, procedures, and forms pertaining to matters within the scope of this Code.
B. Any adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule pursuant to this Section requires a public review process which includes a minimum 30-day public comment period and the opportunity for a public hearing. Notice shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation not less than 30 days before adoption. Such notice shall include the location at which copies of the full text of the proposed rules may be obtained and the place and time of a proposed public hearing. The Director is only required to hold the public hearing if requested to do so.
C. During the public review process, the Director shall hear testimony or receive written comment concerning the proposed rules and prepare a report of findings and recommendations. The Director shall review findings and recommendations, taking into consideration the comments received during the public review process, and shall either adopt, modify or reject proposals. If a substantial modification is made, the Director may provide additional time for the public review process. Unless otherwise stated, all rules shall be effective upon adoption by the Director and shall be filed in the office of the Director and in the Portland Policy Documents repository described in Chapter 1.07.
D. Notwithstanding Subsections 3.13.040 B. and C., the Director may adopt an interim rule without prior notice if failure to act promptly would result in a threat to public health and safety or the environment. Any interim rule adopted pursuant to this Paragraph shall be effective for a period of not longer than 180 days.