Kitzhaber proposes streamlining state permitting processes

Portland Business Journal:

Gov. John Kitzhaber on Tuesday released his initial proposal for streamlining permitting and regulatory processes used by state agencies.

Kitzhaber’s initial proposal recommends that the state:

Build on streamlining achievements obtained under previous Governor Ted Kulongoski.Initiate benchmarking and conduct a survey of selected states to assess how Oregon might best improve the regulatory process, including regulatory appeals.Manage the rule-making practices and regulatory processes to improve timeliness, certainty and outcomes...

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