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Volume 21Number 2November 17, 2003Pages 19 - 46

TheOklahomaRegisterOklahomaSecretary of StateOffice of Administrative Rules

Brad Henry, GovernorM. Susan Savage,

Secretary of StatePeggy Coe, Managing Editor

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Table of Contents

Agency/Action/Subject Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiRules Affected Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivAgency Index (Title numbers assigned) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vNotices of Rulemaking Intent

Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Oklahoma Department of (Title 35) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20, 21, 22, 23Education, State Department of (Title 210) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Nursing Home Administrators, Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for (Title 490) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Board of Examiners for (Title 690) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26, 27, 28Tax Commission, Oklahoma (Title 710) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Water Resources Board, Oklahoma (Title 785) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 32

Submissions for ReviewHighway Construction Materials Technician Certification Board (Title 318) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Emergency AdoptionsAlcohol and Drug Influence, Board of Tests for (Title 40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Labor, Department of (Title 380) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Public Employees Retirement System, Oklahoma (Title 590) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Real Estate Commission, Oklahoma (Title 605) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Tax Commission, Oklahoma (Title 710) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Agency/Action/Subject IndexAGRICULTURE, Food, and Forestry, OklahomaDepartment of (Title 35)

Notices of Rulemaking IntentAdministrative Operations (Chapter 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Fees (Chapter 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20Animal Industry (Chapter 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21Forestry (Chapter 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Plant Industry (Chapter 30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ALCOHOL and Drug Influence, Board of Tests for(Title 40)

Emergency AdoptionsAnalysis of Alcohol in Blood (Chapter 35) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

EDUCATION, State Department of (Title 210)Notices of Rulemaking Intent

Finance (Chapter 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23HIGHWAY Construction Materials TechnicianCertification Board (Title 318)

Submissions for ReviewComplaints and Individual Proceedings (Chapter 20) . . . . . . 35

LABOR, Department of (Title 380)Emergency Adoptions

Protection of Labor (Chapter 30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37NURSING Home Administrators, Oklahoma State Boardof Examiners for (Title 490)

Notices of Rulemaking IntentAdministrative Operations (Chapter 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Rules and Regulations for Nursing Home Administrators

(Chapter 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

PUBLIC Employees Retirement System, Oklahoma(Title 590)

Emergency AdoptionsUniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges

(Chapter 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38REAL Estate Commission, Oklahoma (Title 605)

Emergency AdoptionsRequirements, Standards and Procedures (Chapter 10) . . . . . 39

SPEECH-LANGUAGE Pathology and Audiology, Boardof Examiners for (Title 690)

Notices of Rulemaking IntentAdministrative Operations (Chapter 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Rules of Practice (Chapter 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Licensure and Fees (Chapter 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27, 28Professional Code of Ethics (Chapter 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

TAX Commission, Oklahoma (Title 710)Notices of Rulemaking Intent

Gross Productions, Petroleum Excise, and ConservationExcise (Chapter 45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Emergency AdoptionsSales and Use Tax (Chapter 65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

WATER Resources Board, Oklahoma (Title 785)Notices of Rulemaking Intent

Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards (Chapter 45) . . . . . . . . . . 30Implementation of Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards

(Chapter 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Rules Affected Index[(E) = Emergency action]

Rule Register Page Rule Register Page

40:35-1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . [NEW] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37150:65-9-1. . . . . . . . . . [NEW] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15150:65-9-2. . . . . . . . . . [NEW] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15150:65-9-3. . . . . . . . . . [NEW] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16150:65-9-4. . . . . . . . . . [NEW] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17150:65-9-5. . . . . . . . . . [NEW] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

380:30-3-6. . . . . . . . . . [AMENDED] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38590:15-1-15. . . . . . . . . [REVOKED] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39605:10-15-4. . . . . . . . . [AMENDED] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40605:10, App. A. . . . . . . [REVOKED] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41605:10, App. A. . . . . . . [NEW] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41710:65-9-8. . . . . . . . . . [NEW] (E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Agency/Title Index[Assigned as of 11-17-03]

Agency Title

Oklahoma ACCOUNTANCY Board . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 10State ACCREDITING Agency . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15AD Valorem Task Force (abolished 7-1-93) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 20Oklahoma AERONAUTICS Commission . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 25Board of Regents for the Oklahoma AGRICULTURAL and

Mechanical Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Oklahoma Department of AGRICULTURE, Food, and

Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Board of Tests for ALCOHOL and Drug Influence . . . . .. . . . . 40ALCOHOLIC Beverage Laws Enforcement

Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45ANATOMICAL Board of the State of Oklahoma . . . . .. . . . . . 50Board of Governors of the Licensed ARCHITECTS and

Landscape Architects of Oklahoma . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 55ARCHIVES and Records Commission . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 60Board of Trustees for the ARDMORE Higher Education

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Oklahoma ARTS Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70ATTORNEY General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75State AUDITOR and Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 80State BANKING Department . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Oklahoma State Employees BENEFITS Council . . . . . .. . . . . . 87Council of BOND Oversight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Oklahoma Professional BOXING Commission . . . . . .. . . . . . . 92State BURIAL Board (abolished 7-1-92) . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 95[RESERVED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Oklahoma CAPITOL Investment Board . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 105Oklahoma CAPITOL Improvement Authority . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 110State CAPITOL Preservation Commission . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 115CAPITOL-MEDICAL Center Improvement and Zoning

Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Oklahoma Department of CAREER and Technology

Education (Formerly: Oklahoma Department ofVOCATIONAL and Technical Education) - See Title780

Board of Regents of CARL Albert State College . . . . . .. . . . . . 125Department of CENTRAL Services (Formerly: Office of

PUBLIC Affairs) - See Title 580CEREBRAL Palsy Commission . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 130Commission on CHILDREN and Youth . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 135Board of CHIROPRACTIC Examiners . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 140Department of CIVIL Emergency Management . . . . . .. . . . . . . 145Oklahoma Department of COMMERCE . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 150COMMUNITY Hospitals Authority . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 152Oklahoma CONSERVATION Commission . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 155CONSTRUCTION Industries Board . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 158Department of CONSUMER Credit . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 160CORPORATION Commission . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Department of CORRECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 170State Board of COSMETOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 175Oklahoma State CREDIT Union Board . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 180CRIME Victims Compensation Board . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 185Joint CRIMINAL Justice System Task Force

Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190Board of DENTISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195Oklahoma DEVELOPMENT Finance Authority . . . . .. . . . . . 200Board of Regents of EASTERN Oklahoma State

College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205State Department of EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 210EDUCATION Oversight Board . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 215Oklahoma EDUCATIONAL Television Authority . . . . .. . . . . 220[RESERVED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Agency Title

State ELECTION Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230Oklahoma FUNERAL Board (Formerly: Oklahoma State

Board of EMBALMERS and Funeral Directors) . . . .. . . . 235Oklahoma EMPLOYMENT Security Commission . . . . .. . . . . 240Oklahoma ENERGY Resources Board . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 243State Board of Registration for Professional ENGINEERS

and Land Surveyors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245Board of Trustees for the ENID Higher Education

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250Department of ENVIRONMENTAL Quality . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 252State Board of EQUALIZATION . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 255ETHICS Commission (Title revoked) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 257ETHICS Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258Office of State FINANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260State FIRE Marshal Commission . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 265Oklahoma FIREFIGHTERS Pension and Retirement

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270[RESERVED] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275State Board of Registration for FORESTERS . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 280FOSTER Care Review Advisory Board . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 285Oklahoma FUNERAL Board (Formerly: Oklahoma State

Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors) - See Title235

Oklahoma FUTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290GOVERNOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295GRAND River Dam Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 300Group Self-Insurance Association GUARANTY Fund

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302Individual Self-Insured GUARANTY Fund Board . . . . .. . . . . . 303STATE Use Committee (Formerly: Committee on

Purchases of Products and Services of the SeverelyHANDICAPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

Office of HANDICAPPED Concerns . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 305Oklahoma State Department of HEALTH . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 310Oklahoma Basic HEALTH Benefits Board (abolished

11-1-97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315Oklahoma HEALTH Care Authority . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 317HIGHWAY Construction Materials Technician Certification

Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318Oklahoma HISTORICAL Society . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 320Oklahoma HORSE Racing Commission . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 325Oklahoma HOUSING Finance Agency . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 330Oklahoma HUMAN Rights Commission . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 335Department of HUMAN Services . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 340Committee for INCENTIVE Awards for State

Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345Oklahoma INDIAN Affairs Commission . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 350Oklahoma INDIGENT Defense System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 352Oklahoma INDUSTRIAL Finance Authority . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 355Oklahoma State and Education Employees Group

INSURANCE Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360INSURANCE Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365State INSURANCE Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370Oklahoma State Bureau of INVESTIGATION . . . . . .. . . . . . . 375Council on JUDICIAL Complaints . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 376Office of JUVENILE Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377Department of LABOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380Department of the Commissioners of the LAND Office . . .. . . . 385Council on LAW Enforcement Education and Training . . .. . . . 390Oklahoma LAW Enforcement Retirement System . . . . .. . . . . . 395Board on LEGISLATIVE Compensation . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 400Oklahoma Department of LIBRARIES . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 405

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Agency/Title Index – continued

Agency Title

LIEUTENANT Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410Oklahoma LINKED Deposit Review Board . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 415Oklahoma LIQUEFIED Petroleum Gas Board . . . . . .. . . . . . . 420Oklahoma LIQUEFIED Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing

and Safety Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422LITERACY Initiatives Commission . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 425LONG-RANGE Capital Planning Commission . . . . . .. . . . . . . 428Board of Trustees for the MCCURTAIN County Higher

Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430Commission on MARGINALLY Producing Oil and Gas

Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432State Board of MEDICAL Licensure and Supervision . . . .. . . . 435MEDICAL Technology and Research Authority of

Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440Board of MEDICOLEGAL Investigations . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 445Department of MENTAL Health and Substance Abuse

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450MERIT Protection Commission . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 455MILITARY Planning Commission, OklahomaStrategic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457Department of MINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460Oklahoma MOTOR Vehicle Commission . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 465Board of Regents of MURRAY State College . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 470Oklahoma State Bureau of NARCOTICS and Dangerous

Drugs Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475Board of Regents of NORTHERN Oklahoma College . . . .. . . . 480Oklahoma Board of NURSING . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 485Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for NURSING Home

Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490Board of Regents of OKLAHOMA City Community

College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495Board of Regents of OKLAHOMA Colleges . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 500Board of Examiners in OPTOMETRY . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 505State Board of OSTEOPATHIC Examiners . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 510PARDON and Parole Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515Oklahoma PEANUT Commission . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 520Oklahoma State PENSION Commission . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 525State Board of Examiners of PERFUSIONISTS . . . . . .. . . . . . 527Office of PERSONNEL Management . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 530Oklahoma State Board of PHARMACY . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 535PHYSICIAN Manpower Training Commission . . . . . .. . . . . . . 540Board of PODIATRIC Medical Examiners . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 545Oklahoma POLICE Pension and Retirement System . . . .. . . . . 550State Department of POLLUTION Control (abolished

1-1-93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 555POLYGRAPH Examiners Board . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 560Oklahoma Board of PRIVATE Vocational Schools . . . . .. . . . . 565State Board for PROPERTY and Casualty Rates . . . . . .. . . . . . 570State Board of Examiners of PSYCHOLOGISTS . . . . .. . . . . . 575Department of CENTRAL Services (Formerly: Office of

PUBLIC Affairs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580PUBLIC Employees Relations Board . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 585Oklahoma PUBLIC Employees Retirement System . . . . .. . . . . 590Department of PUBLIC Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 595REAL Estate Appraiser Board . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 600Oklahoma REAL Estate Commission . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 605Board of Regents of REDLANDS Community College . . .. . . . 607State REGENTS for Higher Education . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 610

Agency Title

State Department of REHABILITATION Services . . . . .. . . . . 612Board of Regents of ROGERS State College . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 615Board of Regents of ROSE State College . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 620Oklahoma SAVINGS and Loan Board (abolished

7-1-93) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625SCENIC Rivers Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630Oklahoma Commission on SCHOOL and County Funds

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635Advisory Task Force on the Sale of SCHOOL Lands

(functions concluded 2-92) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 640The Oklahoma School of SCIENCE and Mathematics . . . .. . . . 645Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of SCIENCE and

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650SECRETARY of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655Department of SECURITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660Board of Regents of SEMINOLE State College . . . . . .. . . . . . . 665SHEEP and Wool Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 670State Board of Licensed SOCIAL Workers . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 675SOUTHERN Growth Policies Board . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 680Oklahoma SOYBEAN Commission (abolished 7-1-97) . . .. . . . 685Board of Examiners for SPEECH–LANGUAGE Pathology

and Audiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690STATE Agency Review Committee . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 695STATE Use Committee (Formerly: Committee on

Purchases of Products and Services of the SeverelyHANDICAPPED) – See Title 304

Oklahoma STUDENT Loan Authority . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 700TASK Force 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705Oklahoma TAX Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710Oklahoma Commission for TEACHER Preparation . . . .. . . . . 712TEACHERS’Retirement System . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 715State TEXTBOOK Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 720Oklahoma TOURISM and Recreation Department . . . . .. . . . . 725Department of TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 730Oklahoma TRANSPORTATION Authority . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 731State TREASURER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735Board of Regents of TULSA Community College . . . . .. . . . . . 740Oklahoma TURNPIKE Authority (name changed - see Title

731) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745Board of Trustees for the UNIVERSITY Center

at Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750UNIVERSITY Hospitals Authority . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 752Board of Regents of the UNIVERSITY of Oklahoma . . . .. . . . 755Board of Regents of the UNIVERSITY of Science and Arts of

Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 760Oklahoma USED Motor Vehicle and Parts Commission . . .. . . . 765Oklahoma Department of VETERANS Affairs . . . . . .. . . . . . . 770Board of VETERINARY Medical Examiners . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 775Oklahoma Department of CAREER and Technology

Education (Formerly: Oklahoma Department ofVOCATIONAL and Technical Education) . . . . . .. . . . . . . 780

Oklahoma WATER Resources Board . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 785Board of Regents of WESTERN Oklahoma State

College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 790Oklahoma WHEAT Commission . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 795Department of WILDLIFE Conservation . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 800WILL Rogers and J.M. Davis Memorials Commission . . .. . . . 805

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Notices of Rulemaking IntentPrior to adoption and gubernatorial/legislative review of a proposed PERMANENT rulemaking action, an agency must publish

a Notice of Rulemaking Intent in the Register. In addition, an agency may publish a Notice of Rulemaking Intent in the Register prior toadoption of a proposed EMERGENCY or PREEMPTIVE rulemaking action.

A Notice of Rulemaking Intent announces a comment period, or a comment period and public hearing, and provides otherinformation about the intended rulemaking action as required by law, including where copies of proposed rules may be obtained.

For additional information on Notices of Rulemaking Intent, see 75 O.S., Section 303.

TITLE 35. OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND FORESTRY

CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATIVEOPERATIONS

[OAR Docket #03-3138]

RULEMAKING ACTION:Notice of proposed PERMANENT rulemaking

PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 9. Individual Procedures35:1-9-16 [REVOKED]

SUMMARY:The proposed rule revokes rule 35:1-9-16 of Subchapter

9 pertaining to communication with parties by the Presidentand members of the Board of Agriculture and their respectiveagents and employees. This change allows communicationwith parties to be governed by the Oklahoma AdministrativeProcedures Act and to avoid confusion that may be caused byhaving two rules within the Oklahoma Statutes that address thesame issue.AUTHORITY:

Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture; 2 O.S. 2001 §§2-4(2), (12), and (29); Article 6, Section 31, Constitution of theState of OklahomaCOMMENT PERIOD:

Persons may submit written and oral comments to JanetStewart at 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, P. O. Box 528804,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152-8804 during the period fromNovember 17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m., December17, 2003, in the Board Room of the Oklahoma Departmentof Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, 2800 North LincolnBoulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

Business entities affected by these proposed rules arerequested to provide the agency with information, in dollaramounts if possible, about the increase in the level of directcosts, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurredby the business entity due to compliance with the proposedrules. Business entities may submit this information in writingto Janet Stewart at the above address during the period fromNovember 17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Copies of proposed rules may be obtained by contactingJanet Stewart, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food,

and Forestry, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma73152-8804.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to 75 O.S. § 303(D), a rule impact statement isavailable at the above address.CONTACT PERSON:

Janet Stewart, (405) 522-5803, e-mail address:[email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3138; filed 10-17-03]


CHAPTER 2. FEES



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 3. Fee Schedules35:2-3-11 [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:The Forestry Services Division is amending its rule

governing the fees charged by the agency for state-grownforest tree and shrub seedlings when sold to landowners. Theagency has established seedling prices in effect, and proposesto amend these prices to better reflect the actual costs ofproduction. In most cases, seedling prices will be increasedby two to six cents per tree to help offset increases in shippingrates, labor, materials, fuels, and contracts. Amended priceswill become effective in the 2004-2005 tree-planting season.AUTHORITY:

Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture; 2 O.S. (2001) §§2-4(2), (27), and (29); and 16-3COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons may submit written and oral comments to KurtAtkinson at 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, P. O. Box 528804,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152-8804 during the period fromNovember 17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m., December 17,2003, in the Animal Industry conference room, located onthe second floor of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.

November 17, 2003 19 Oklahoma Register (Volume 21, Number 2)

Notices of Rulemaking Intent

REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

Business entities affected by these proposed rules arerequested to provide the agency with information, in dollaramounts if possible, about the increase in the level of directcosts, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurred bythe business entity due to compliance with the proposed rules.Business entities may submit this information in writing toKurt Atkinson at the above address during the period fromNovember 17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Copies of proposed rules may be obtained by contactingKurt Atkinson, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food,and Forestry, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma73152-8804.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:


Kurt Atkinson, (405) 522-6147, e-mail address:[email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3135; filed 10-14-03]


CHAPTER 2. FEES



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 3. Fee Schedules [AMENDED]35:2-3-6 [REVOKED]35:2-3-7 [REVOKED]35:2-3-12 through 35:2-3-14 [AMENDED]35:2-3-16 [AMENDED]35:2-3-18 [AMENDED]35:2-3-22 [AMENDED]35:2-3-26 [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:These amendments shall assist in providing information

about fees and fee schedules, provide clarification of feerequirements, replace obsolete terms and language in existingrules, and ensure that the rules are in agreement with the currentstatutes.AUTHORITY:

Title 2 O.S. 2001, §§ 2-4(2), 2-4 (20), 10-79, 3-32.2, 3.32.7,3-85, 8-77.5, 8-77.7, 8-85.10, 8-26, 3-101; Oklahoma StateBoard of AgricultureCOMMENT PERIOD:

Persons may submit written and oral comments to JanetStewart at 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, P. O. Box 528804,

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152-8804 during the period fromNovember 17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m., December 17,2003, in the Animal Industry conference room, located onthe second floor of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

Business entities affected by these proposed rules arerequested to provide the agency with information, in dollaramounts if possible, about the increase in the level of directcosts, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurredby the business entity due to compliance with the proposedrules. Business entities may submit this information in writingto Janet Stewart at the above address during the period fromNovember 17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Copies of proposed rules may be obtained by contacting BillTaylor, Supervisor, Pesticides Section, Oklahoma Departmentof Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, 2800 North LincolnBoulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4298 or atwww.oda.state.ok.us under HearingsRULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to 75 O.S. § 303(D), a rule impact statementis available from the Legal Services Division, OklahomaDepartment of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (addressabove).CONTACT PERSON:

Janet Stewart, Director, Legal Services, OklahomaDepartment of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, (405)522-5803. E-mail address: [email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3142; filed 10-22-03]


CHAPTER 15. ANIMAL INDUSTRY



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 15. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)35:15-15-111 [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:The proposed rule changes will allow the State of Oklahoma

to become a participating member of the Southern StatesPassport Agreement. The acceptance of the equine passport byparticipating states provides more flexibility to horse ownerstraveling through the state for horse shows, rodeos, and otherhorse events.

Oklahoma Register (Volume 21, Number 2) 20 November 17, 2003


AUTHORITY:Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture; 2 O.S. 2001 §§

2-4(2) and (7) and 2 O.S. 2001 § 6-286COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons may submit written and oral comments to Dr.Burke Healey at 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma 73105-4298 during the period from November17, 2003, through December 17, 2003.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m., December 17,2003 in the Animal Industry conference room, located on thesecond floor of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

N/ACOPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:



Dr. Burke Healey, (405) 522-6134; e-mail address:[email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3140; filed 10-22-03]





PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 3. Animal Health Reportable Diseases35:15-3-4 [NEW]

SUMMARY:The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify reporting

procedures by persons engaged in the practice of veterinarymedicine to the State Veterinarian regarding clinical symptomsindicating a possible contagious and infectious disease prior toa confirmed diagnosis.AUTHORITY:

Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture; 2 O.S. 2001 §§2-4(2), 2-4(7), 2-4(17), 2-4(29), 6-2, and 6-124; 59 O.S. 2001 §698.15

COMMENT PERIOD:Persons may submit written and oral comments to Dr.

Burke Healey at 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma 73105-4298 during the period from November17, 2003, through December 17, 2003.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m., December 17,2003 in the Animal Industry conference room, located on thesecond floor of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

Business entities affected by these proposed rules arerequested to provide the agency with information, in dollaramounts if possible, about the increase in the level of directcosts, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurred bythe business entity due to compliance with the proposed rules.Business entities may submit this information in writing toDr. Burke Healey at the above address during the period fromNovember 17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:



Dr. Burke Healey, (405) 522-6134; e-mail address:[email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3141; filed 10-22-03]





PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 47. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in

CervidaePart 3. Herd Certification Standards35:15-47-6 [AMENDED]Part 5. Disposition of Positive and Trace Herds35:15-47-12 [AMENDED]35:15-47-13 [AMENDED]35:15-47-14 [AMENDED]Part 7. Interstate Movement Requirements35:15-47-18 [AMENDED]



35:15-47-19 [AMENDED]SUMMARY:

The proposed rule changes are based off new epidemiologyreports detailing the viability of the CWD prion in cervidsand in the natural environment. The proposed change inrule 35:15-47-6 requires accredited veterinarians to includethe origin of all herd additions on annual verifications ofherd inventories. In rules 35:15-47-12, 35:15-47-13, and35:15-47-14 the Department is increasing the time periodsused to define trace-forward and trace-back herds, as wellas increasing the quarantine times of these herds. In rule35:15-47-18 the amendment would restrict importation ofcervids from states that have ever had CWD in any free-rangingcervids. The proposed change in rule 35:15-47-19 allows theState Veterinarian the ability to alter the conditions requiredfor disposition of cervids unlawfully imported into the state.These changes are necessary to protect the cervid industry andthe wild cervid population in the state.AUTHORITY:

Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture and the OklahomaAgriculture Code; 2 O.S. 2001 § 2-4(2,7 and 17), 6-3, 6-124,6-151, 6-153, and 6-291COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons may submit written and oral comments to Dr.Burke Healey at 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma 73105-4298 during the period from November17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 17,2003, in the Animal Industry conference room, located onthe second floor of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:


Copies of proposed rules may be obtained by contactingDr. Burke Healey, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma 73105-4298 or at www.oda.state.ok.us underHearings.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:


Dr. Burke Healey, (405) 522-6134,[email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3153; filed 10-24-03]


CHAPTER 20. FORESTRY



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 17. Forest Resources Development ProgramPart 3. Cost-Share Program Guidelines35:20-17-7 [AMENDED]35:20-17-8 [AMENDED]35:20-17-14 [AMENDED]35:20-17-15 [AMENDED]35:20-17-18 [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:The Forestry Services Division proposes to amend

its permanent rules governing the administration ofthe Forest Resources Development Program, a forestrycost-share program intended to assist private landowners withimplementation of practices on their lands. Final publicationof federal rules for the Forest Land Enhancement Program inthe Federal Register on June 9, 2003, and subsequent meetingsof the Forest Stewardship Committee have helped identifychanges that are needed in the rules to be consistent withprogram guidelines.AUTHORITY:

Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture; 2 O.S., Article 16,Section 16-10COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons may submit written and oral comments to KurtAtkinson at 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, P. O. Box 528804,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152-8804 during the period fromNovember 17, 2003 through December 17, 2003.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m., December 17,2003, in the Animal Industry conference room, located onthe second floor of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:


Copies of proposed rules may be obtained by contactingKurt Atkinson, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food,and Forestry, P. O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma73152-8804.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to 75 O.S. § 303(D), a rule impact statement isavailable at the above address.



CONTACT PERSON:Kurt Atkinson, (405) 522-6147, e-mail address:

[email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3143; filed 10-22-03]


CHAPTER 30. PLANT INDUSTRY



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 17. Combined PesticidePart 9. Minimum Standards for Contracts and Keeping of

Records35:30-17-20 [AMENDED]35:30-17-21 [AMENDED]Part 10. Minimum Standards for Pesticides35:30-17-22.2 [AMENDED]Part 11. Standards for Application of Pesticide35:30-17-24 [AMENDED]Part 13. Restricted Areas for the Application of Hormone

Type Pesticides35:30-17-35 [AMENDED]Part 19. Minimum Fumigation Standards for Structures35:30-17-83 [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:The amendment to 35:30-17-20 is to correct a statutory

cite that changed in 2000 and was never corrected and updatedin the rule. The Department proposes revoking two recordkeeping requirements in rule 35:30-17-21 and propose addingfor clarification the record keeping requirement for woodinfestation reports. In rules 35:30-17-22.2 and 35:30-17-24the Department is adding omitted words and phrases. In rule35:30-17-35 the amendment corrects an error in the descriptionof Restricted Area A of Harmon County for the applicationof hormone type pesticides. The rule should refer to the townof Hollis, Oklahoma, which is in Harmon County rather thanthe town of Arnett, which is in Ellis County. Lastly, in rule35:30-17-83 the Department proposes more general languagein the warning sign requirements similar to the terminologyused in other states.AUTHORITY:

Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture; 2 O.S. (2001) §§2-4(2), 2-4(29), and 3-81 et. seq, (especially 3-83, 3-84 and3-85(A)(1))COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons may submit written and oral comments to BillTaylor at 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73105-4298 during the period November 17, 2003through December 17, 2003.

PUBLIC HEARING:A public hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m., December 17,

2003, in the Animal Industry conference room, located onthe second floor of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,Food, and Forestry, 2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:


Copies of proposed rules may be obtained by contacting BillTaylor, Supervisor, Pesticides Section, Oklahoma Departmentof Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, 2800 North LincolnBoulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4298 or atwww.oda.state.ok.us under Hearings.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:


Bill Taylor, (405) 522-6347, e-mail address:[email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3154; filed 10-24-03]

TITLE 210. STATE DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION

CHAPTER 25. FINANCE



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 3. Funding Criteria210:25-3-4. [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to establish

due dates for submitting Certified Personnel Reports, establishrules for notifying school districts of underpaid teachers,provide procedures for teachers to claim unpaid portions ofsalary, and to cleanup language in the previous rules. The rulechanges are needed because of Open Records requests foraccurate information concerning public school expenditures.The amendments will allow for timely and accurate submissionof information from Oklahoma's public schools and willprovide for avenues that underpaid teachers can take to be paidproperly.AUTHORITY:

70 O.S. § 3-104, State Board of EducationCOMMENT PERIOD:

All interested persons wishing to present their views orallyor in writing may do so before 4:30 p.m. on December 17,2003 at the following address: Office of the State Boardof Education, Room 1-18, Hodge Education Building,



2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma73105-4599.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday,December 18, 2003 at the Hodge Education Building, StateBoard Room, Room 1-20, 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard,Suite 1-20, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599. Personswishing to speak must sign in at the door of the State BoardRoom by 11:05 a.m.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:


Copies are on file for public viewing in the office of the StateBoard of Education, Room 1-18, Hodge Education Building,2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

A Rule Impact Statement has been prepared, according to70 O.S. §303(D), and will be available at the Office of the StateBoard of Education, Room 1-18, Hodge Education Building,2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, onNovember 18, 2003.CONTACT PERSON:

Valerie Payne, 405-521-3308

[OAR Docket #03-3152; filed 10-24-03]

TITLE 490. OKLAHOMA STATE BOARDOF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME

ADMINISTRATORSCHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATIVE

OPERATIONS



PROPOSED RULES:Chapter 1. Administrative Operations [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home

Administrators (OSBENHA) intends to adopt amendmentsand additions to Administrative Operations. The proposedadditions and amendments are necessary to clarify currentlanguage. These changes will affect currently licensedNursing Home Administrators. Proposed additions includethe following: "Administrator of Record" definition added.Definitions for "Nursing Home Administrator" and "Waiver"amended.AUTHORITY:

OSBENHA, 63 O.S., Sections 330.51 et seq.COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons desiring to present their views may provide writtencomments by January 20, 2004 to the following address:OSBENHA, 3033 N. Walnut, Suite 100 E, OK City, OK 73105

PUBLIC HEARING:A public hearing will be held to provide an opportunity for

persons to present their views orally: Tuesday, January 20,2004 at 1:30 p.m., at the OK Dept of Libraries, OK City, OK.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:


Copies of proposed rules may be obtained for review bythe public between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday throughFriday, at the Board office.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

A rule impact statement will be prepared and will beavailable after November 28, 2003 at the Board office.CONTACT PERSON:

H. E. Hendrix, 405-521-0991

[OAR Docket #03-3146; filed 10-23-03]

TITLE 490. OKLAHOMA STATE BOARDOF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME

ADMINISTRATORSCHAPTER 10. RULES AND REGULATIONSFOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS



PROPOSED RULES:Chapter 10. Rules and Regulations for Nursing Home

Administrators [AMENDED]SUMMARY:

The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Nursing HomeAdministrators (OSBENHA) intends to adopt amendmentsand additions to Rules and Regulations for Nursing HomeAdministrators. The proposed amendments and additionsare necessary to clarify current language, and to revise policyand procedures. These changes will affect currently licensedNursing Home Administrators. Proposed amendmentsand additions include the following: "Administrator ofRecord" definition added. Definitions for "Nursing HomeAdministrator" and "Waiver" amended. Administratorresponsibilities amended. Licensure renewal amended.Obsolete language deleted with respect to denial, revocationand suspension. Auditing of continuing education added. FeeSchedule revised.AUTHORITY:

OSBENHA, 63 O.S., Sections 330.51 et seq.COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons desiring to present their views may provide writtencomments by January 20, 2004 to the following address:OSBENHA, 3033 N. Walnut, Suite 100 E, OK City, OK 73105



PUBLIC HEARING:A public hearing will be held to provide an opportunity for

persons to present their views orally: Tuesday, January 20,2004 at 1:30 p.m., at the OK Dept of Libraries, OK City, OK.REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:


Copies of proposed rules may be obtained for review bythe public between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday throughFriday, at the Board office.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

A rule impact statement will be prepared and will beavailable after November 28, 2003 at the Board office.CONTACT PERSON:

H. E. Hendrix, 405-521-0991

[OAR Docket #03-3145; filed 10-23-03]

TITLE 690. BOARD OF EXAMINERS FORSPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND

AUDIOLOGYCHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATIVE

OPERATIONS



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 3. Board Organization and Proceedings

[AMENDED]690:1-3-1. Board meetings [AMENDED]690:1-3-9. Distribution of regulations and procedures

[AMENDED]690:1-3-10. SecretaryOfficers of the Board [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:690:1-3-1. The rule change allows the Board to use

teleconferencing equipment to conduct Board meetings andwill remove the use of Robert's Rules of Order for conductingBoard meetings.

690:1-3-9. The rule change would allow the Board todiscontinue the bi-annual mail-out of the licensing act, rulesand directory. The licensing act and rules will be availableupon written request to the Board. A printable version willbe maintained on the Board's website. The directory will bemaintained on the website and available upon request.

690:1-3-10. The rule change explains the election of theofficers of the Board.AUTHORITY:

59 O.S., 2001 § 1613; Board of Examiners forSpeech-Language Pathology and Audiology.COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons wishing to present their views in writing may doso before 5:00 p.m. on December 17, 2003 at the following

address: Jeanie Wall, OBESPA, P.O. Box 53592, OklahomaCity, OK 73152PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held at 10:00 p.m. December 20,2003 at Keyes Speech and Hearing, 825 N.E. 14 th, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma, conference room. Anyone who wishes tospeak must sign in at the door by 9:45 p.m.REQUEST FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

Business entities affected by these proposed rules arerequested to provide the agency with information, in dollaramounts if possible, about the increase in the level of directcosts, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurredby the business entity due to compliance with the proposedrules. Business entities may submit this information in writingby the conclusion of the comment period and public hearingon December 20, 2003 at the following address: Board ofExaminers for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology,P.O. Box 53592, Oklahoma City, OK 73152COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained bywritten request from the Oklahoma Board of Examinersfor Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 1140 N.W.63 rd, Suite 305, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and on the Boardwebsite: www.obespa.state.ok.us.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to 75 O.S., § 303 (D), a rule impact statement willbe issued and made available on and after November 17, 2003.CONTACT PERSON:

Karen Copeland, Board Chair of the Oklahoma Board ofExaminers for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology,918-744-2291.

[OAR Docket #03-3147; filed 10-24-03]


AUDIOLOGYCHAPTER 5. RULES OF PRACTICE



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 5. Individual ProceedingsProceedings for

Suspension, Revocation, or Reprimand [AMENDED]690:5-5-1. Notice of proposed hearinghearings

[AMENDED]SUMMARY:

690:5-5-1. The rule change updates the Notice of a Hearingto include information regarding the licensee's right to legalcounsel and the names of the members of the hearing panel.AUTHORITY:

59 O.S., 2001 § 1613; Board of Examiners forSpeech-Language Pathology and Audiology.



COMMENT PERIOD:Persons wishing to present their views in writing may do

so before 5:00 p.m. on December 17, 2003 at the followingaddress Jeanie Wall, OBESPA, P.O. Box 53592, OklahomaCity, OK 73152PUBLIC HEARING:


Business entities affected by these proposed rules arerequested to proved the agency with information, in dollaramounts if possible, about the increase in the level of directcosts, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurredby the business entity due to compliance with the proposedrules. Business entities may submit this information in writingby the conclusion of the comment period and public hearingon December 20, 2003 at the following address: Board ofExaminers for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology,P.O. Box 53592, Oklahoma City, OK 73152COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained bywritten request from the Oklahoma Board of Examinersfor Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 1140 N.W.63 rd, Suite 305, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the Boardwebsite: www.obespa.state.ok.us.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:


Karen Copeland, Board Chair of the Oklahoma Board ofExaminers for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology,918-744-2291.

[OAR Docket #03-3148; filed 10-24-03]


AUDIOLOGYCHAPTER 10. LICENSURE AND FEES



PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 7. Authorization of Assistants [AMENDED]690:10-7-1. Authorization to practice as an assistant

[AMENDED]SUMMARY:

690:10-7-1. Clarification that nothing in this section is tobe used to prevent an independent practitioner from employingany individual in non-clinical capacities.

AUTHORITY:59 O.S., 2001 § 1613; Board of Examiners for

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons wishing to present their views in writing may doso before 5:00 p.m. on December 17, 2003 at the followingaddress Jeanie Wall, OBESPA, P.O. Box 53592, OklahomaCity, OK 73152PUBLIC HEARING:



Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained bywritten request from the Oklahoma Board of Examinersfor Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 1140 N.W.63rd, Suite 305, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the Boardwebsite: www.obespa.state.ok.us.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:


Karen Copeland, Board Chair of the Oklahoma Board ofExaminers for Speech

[OAR Docket #03-3156; filed 10-24-03]





PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 9. Fees [AMENDED]690:10-9-2. License renewal fee [AMENDED]690:10-9-7. Inactive status fee [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:690:10-9-2. Increase in license renewal fee and changes to

late fees.



690:10-9-7. Clarification that a licensee must be incompliance with continuing education requirements to beplaced on inactive status.AUTHORITY:



A public hearing will be held at 10:00 p.m. December 20,2003 at Keyes Speech and Hearing, 825 N.E. 14th, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma, conference room. Anyone who wishes tospeak must sign in at the door by 9:45 p.m.REQUEST FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:





[OAR Docket #03-3157; filed 10-24-03]





PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 5. Licensure Of Clinical Experience Interns

[AMENDED]

690:10-5-1. License to practice as a clinical experienceintern [AMENDED]

690:10-5-5. Authorization period and extensions forclinical experience interns [AMENDED]

690:10-5-8. Direct on-site supervision required[AMENDED]

SUMMARY:690:10-5-1. Explanation of full licensure fee.690:10-5-5. Explanation of requirements for change of

supervisor.690:10-5-8. Explanation of monitoring activities that may

be executed by correspondence.AUTHORITY:








[OAR Docket #03-3158; filed 10-24-03]







PROPOSED RULES:Subchapter 3. Licensure Speech-Language Pathologists

and Audiologists [AMENDED]690:10-3-3. Criteria considered for licensure [AMENDED]690:10-3-4. Academic requirement [AMENDED]690:10-3-5. Supervised clinical practicum requirement

[AMENDED]690:10-3-6. Clinical experience requirement [AMENDED]690:10-3-8. Continuing education for speech-language

pathologists and audiologists [AMENDED]SUMMARY:

690:10-3-3. Changed wording to include all equivalentaccrediting agencies determined by the Board.

690:10-3-4.a. Degree requirement 1&2 Clarification of the word

"applicant" for speech-language pathologist and audiologist.b. Clarification of academic transcripts for

speech-language pathologist which includes: Inclusion ofterminology of "professional" for description of course work;Changes from specific credit hours to specific knowledge thatmust be demonstrated; Transcript requirements for audiologistuntil December 31, 2006 and Wavier of transcript information.

690:10-3-5. Changes to supervised clinical practicumrequirements

690:10-3-6. Changes to clinical experience requirements.690:10-3-8. Continuing education for speech-language

pathologists and audiologists changes to dates of acceptance ofcontinuing education and audits of continuing education.AUTHORITY:

59 O.S., 2001 § 1613; Board of Examiners forSpeech-Language Pathology and AudiologyCOMMENT PERIOD:



Business entities affected by these proposed rules arerequested to provide the agency with information, in dollaramounts if possible, about the increase in the level of directcosts, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurred

by the business entity due to compliance with the proposedrules. Business entities may submit this information in writingby the conclusion of the comment period and public hearingon December 20, 2003 at the following address: Board ofExaminers for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology,P.O. Box 53592, Oklahoma City, OK 73152COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained bywritten request from the Oklahoma Board of Examinersfor Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 1140 N.W.63rd, Suite 305, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the Boardwebsite: www.obespa.state.ok.us.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:



[OAR Docket #03-3159; filed 10-24-03]


AUDIOLOGYCHAPTER 15. PROFESSIONAL CODE OF

ETHICS



PROPOSED RULES:690:15-1-3. Principles of ethics [AMENDED]690:15-1-4. Ethical proscriptions [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:690:15-1-3. Deletion of duplicate information.690:15-1-4. Change in wording of formal statement of

prohibitions that are derived from the Principles of Ethics.AUTHORITY:




Business entities affected by these proposed rules arerequested to provide the agency with information, in dollaramounts if possible, about the increase in the level of direct



costs, indirect costs, or other costs expected to be incurredby the business entity due to compliance with the proposedrules. Business entities may submit this information in writingby the conclusion of the comment period and public hearingon December 20, 2003 at the following address: Board ofExaminers for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology,P.O. Box 53592, Oklahoma City, OK 73152COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:




[OAR Docket #03-3149; filed 10-24-03]

TITLE 710. OKLAHOMA TAXCOMMISSION

CHAPTER 45. GROSS PRODUCTIONS,PETROLEUM EXCISE, AND

CONSERVATION EXCISE


RULEMAKING ACTION:Notice of proposed EMERGENCY and PERMANENT

rulemaking.PROPOSED RULES:

Chapter 45. Gross Productions, Petroleum Excise, andConservation Excise [AMENDED]

SUMMARY:Senate Bill 535 (2002 Legislature) enacted statutory

changes which require additions, revocations, and amendmentsto the existing rules to reflect statutory intent in the followingareas:

The Gross Production incentive rebates have been extendedfrom July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2006. In addition, effective withclaims being filed for the production period of fiscal year 2004,a limitation period for filing claims for refund for each of theincentive rebates has been incorporated.

Amendments to qualifications for refunds have been mademore stringent and are limited to the original operator orworking interest owner of record at the time of the qualifyingact. Bill Claimants must also be able to demonstrate that anamount equal to or greater than the amount of the refund hasbeen invested in this state within the prior three (3) years.

AUTHORITY:68 O.S. §203, 1001(M)(1); Oklahoma Tax Commission

COMMENT PERIOD:Persons wishing to make written submissions may do

so by 4:30 p.m., December 19, 2003, to the Oklahoma TaxCommission, Tax Policy and Research Division, 2501 NorthLincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73194. Thosewishing to make oral comments at the public hearing shouldrequest placement on the docket well in advance of the hearingdate, at the numbers provided below.PUBLIC HEARING:

A public hearing will be held to provide an additional meansby which suggestions may be offered on the content of theproposed rules, 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2003,at the main offices of the Oklahoma Tax Commission, M. C.Connors Building, Room 1-24, 2501 North Lincoln Boulevard,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.REQUEST FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

Although nothing in this rulemaking action is expectedto adversely impact small business, the Oklahoma TaxCommission (OTC) requests that business entities affectedby these rules provide the OTC, within the comment period,in dollar amounts, if possible, information on any increasein direct costs, such as fees, and indirect costs, such asthose associated with reporting, recordkeeping, equipment,construction, labor, professional services, revenue loss, orother costs expected to be incurred by a particular entity due tocompliance with the proposed Rules.COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Interested persons may inspect proposed rules at the officesof the Oklahoma Tax Commission, Tax Policy Division, 5thfloor, M. C. Connors Building, 2501 North Lincoln Boulevard,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copies of proposed rules may beobtained without charge from the Oklahoma Tax Commission,Tax Policy and Research Division, 2501 North LincolnBoulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73194.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

A Rule Impact Statement will be prepared and will beavailable for review no later than December 2, 2003 from thesame source listed above for obtaining copies of proposedrules.CONTACT PERSON:

Carolyn Swifthurst, Agency Liaison. Phone:405-521-3133; FAX: 405-522-0063; Email:[email protected]

[OAR Docket #03-3155; filed 10-24-03]



TITLE 785. OKLAHOMA WATERRESOURCES BOARD

CHAPTER 45. OKLAHOMA'S WATERQUALITY STANDARDS



PROPOSED RULES:Chapter 45. Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards

[AMENDED]SUMMARY:

The staff of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board("OWRB") is proposing to amend, or is considering amending,various provisions of Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards("OWQS") in Chapter 45 of Title 785 of the OklahomaAdministrative Code ("OAC") as follows:

OAC 785:45-3-2 is proposed to be amended to deletelanguage relating to thermal discharges. Existing languagein OAC 785:45-5-12(f)(2) adequately protects water qualityfrom thermal discharges. The circumstance which createdthe need for the proposed amendment is that the languagein 785:45-3-2(e) has become unnecessary and is potentiallycounterproductive. The intended effect of this amendment isto delete the unnecessary language in 785:45-3-2(e) and leavethe language in 785:45-5-12(f)(2) standing alone to addressthermal discharges.

A new Section is proposed to be added at OAC 785:45-5-9which will provide in one Section the various narrative criteriamoved from numerous other Sections in OAC 785:45. Thestatements of narrative criteria for: minerals currently in785:45-5-13(e), nutrients currently in 785:45-5-19(c)(2)(A),solids currently in 785:45-5-19(c)(3), and taste and odorcurrently in 785:45-5-19(c)(4), will all be deleted and relocatedto the new Section 785:45-5-9 (or elsewhere as may be requiredby the Secretary of State's Office of Administrative Rules).The circumstances which created the need for these changesare that these narrative criteria are to be applied for protectionof multiple beneficial uses; however, because these criteriaare currently located in Sections dealing with "Agriculture"(785:45-5-13) and "Aesthetics" (785:45-5-19), some personshave wondered whether the criteria apply for purposes of onlythose respective beneficial uses. The intended effect of theproposed amendments is to make it clear that these narrativecriteria are to be applied across the spectrum of all beneficialuses.

OAC 785:45-5-16 is proposed to be amended to addlanguage to address the presence of multiple indicatorsof bacteria. The circumstance which created the need forthis amendment is the possibility of an interpretation thata discharger may choose to test for all three of the listedindicators (coliform, E. coli, and enterococci) and then reportonly the result that passed rather than a result that failed. Theintended effect of this amendment is to make clear that noexceedances are allowed for any indicator group.

Appendix A, Designated Beneficial Uses for SurfaceWaters, is proposed to be revoked and reenacted with numerouschanges. The first category of changes includes new oradditional use designations for several streams which includeBoley Creek in Okfuskee County (it is proposed to changethe current Warm Water Aquatic Community, Primary BodyContact Recreation, Agriculture, Aesthetics, and Industrialand Municipal Process and Cooling Water designationsto Habitat Limited Aquatic Community, Secondary BodyContact Recreation, and Aesthetics); an unnamed tributaryof Caddo Creek in Carter County (it is proposed to changethe current Warm Water Aquatic Community and PrimaryBody Contact Recreation designations to Habitat LimitedAquatic Community and Secondary Body Contact Recreation,respectively, and delete the current designations of Industrialand Municipal Process and Cooling Water and Agriculture); anunnamed tributary of Garrison Creek in Sequoyah County (itis proposed to change the current designations of Warm WaterAquatic Community and Primary Body Contact Recreationto Habitat Limited Aquatic Community and Secondary BodyContact Recreation, respectively, and delete the currentdesignations of Industrial and Municipal Process and CoolingWater and Agriculture); Garrison Creek in Sequoyah County (itis proposed to delete the current designation of Industrial andMunicipal Process and Cooling Water, and affirm the currentdesignations of Warm Water Aquatic Community, PrimaryBody Contact Recreation, Agriculture and Aesthetics); anunnamed tributary of Mayhew Creek in Choctaw County (it isproposed to change the current designations of Warm WaterAquatic Community and Primary Body Contact Recreationto Habitat Limited Aquatic Community and Secondary BodyContact Recreation, respectively, and delete the currentdesignations of Industrial and Municipal Process and CoolingWater and Agriculture); and Snake Creek in Mayes County(it is proposed to change the current Warm Water AquaticCommunity, Agriculture, Aesthtics, and Industrial andMunicipal Process and Cooling Water designations to CoolWater Aquatic Community, Primary Body Contact Recreationand Aesthetics, and to add the designation of High QualityWaters). The circumstances which created the need for thesechanges are that Use Attainability Analyses ("UAAs") havebeen completed for these streams. The UAA for each streamindicated that certain uses should be designated for that stream.In some cases the UAA indicated that limitations for additionalprotection should be designated for a stream. The intendedeffect of the amendments is to designate the particular usesand limitations indicated by the UAAs as required by U.S.Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") regulations underthe federal Clean Water Act. A second category of changesis to add approximately twenty-three (23) streams whichdo not receive effluent from point source discharges, anddesignate their uses. The circumstances which created theneed for these amendments are that these streams, which arelocated in various ecoregions around the state, were recentlysubjected to biological collections and physical assessments.These collections and assessments have demonstrated the



following: all of these streams should have the designateduses of Primary Body Contact Recreation and Aesthetics;approximately one-half of the streams should have the WarmWater Aquatic Community designation and the other halfshould have the Cool Water Aquatic Community designation;three of the streams should have the Public and Private WaterSupply designation; and two of the streams should have theAgriculture designation. The intended effect of the proposedamendments is to satisfy the federal Clean Water Act byassigning appropriate uses for protection of these waters of thestate.

The OWRB is considering adoption of another change inAppendix A. This revision would add the limitation of "HQW"(denoting High Quality Waters) for the Upper Illinois Riverfrom Tenkiller Dam, including Tenkiller Reservoir upstream toBarren Fork confluence. This revision has been suggested bythe Department of Environmental Quality. The circumstanceswhich created the need for this amendment are that the portionsof the Illinois River above this segment are designated foradditional protection as Outstanding Resource Waters anda Scenic River, while the portion of the Illinois River belowthis segment is designated for additional protection as HighQuality Waters. However, the segment of the Illinois Riverupstream from Tenkiller Dam to the confluence with BarrenFork Creek currently is not designated for any such additionalprotection. The intended effect of this amendment would beto add protection for this segment of the Illinois River as HighQuality Waters as provided in OAC 785:45-5-25.

The OWRB is also considering adoption of amendmentsto OAC 785:45-5-25 and Appendix A to delete languageproviding for designation of "Culturally Significant Waters".This revision has been suggested by three interestedpersons. The circumstances which created the need for theseamendments are that this designation has never been made forany waters, and the current language has caused confusion anduncertainty among interested persons. The intended effect ofthese amendments would be to eliminate this confusion andavoid the possibility that the current language could lead tounforeseen and unintended consequences.

Appendix B, Areas with Waters of Recreational and/orEcological Significance, is proposed to be revoked andreenacted with changes in the description of East Fork andWest Fork Creek in Table 2. The circumstances which createdthe need for these amendments are that it has come to theattention of the OWRB staff that this description containserrors which should be corrected. The intended effect of theseamendments is to correct the errors by identifying the correctcounty (McCurtain), changing the language "north-northwest"to "north-northeast", and adding a Section, Township andRange legal description.

Appendix E, Requirements for Development of SiteSpecific Criteria for Metals, is proposed to be revoked andreenacted to add new site specific criteria for copper relating tothe City of Heavener and OK Foods, Inc. discharge to MorrisCreek. The circumstances which created the need for these

amendments are that this discharger has completed a studywhich indicates that criteria more appropriate and site specificthan otherwise provided in OAC 785:45 can and should beapplied in its respective circumstances. The intended effectof these amendments is to provide for increased specificity inthe criteria and standards which apply to this receiving stream,while maintaining water quality, as permitted by EPA andfederal law.

Appendix F, Statistical Values of the Historical Data forMineral Constituents of Water Quality (Beginning October1976 Ending September 1983, Except as Indicated) is proposedto be revoked and reenacted to add data for the parameters ofsodium, chloride and sulfate in certain additional streamsegments. The circumstances which created the need forthese amendments are that it has come to the attention of theOWRB staff that the vast majority of the Appendix F valueswere derived for main stem rivers and frequently did notaccurately reflect conditions in the tributaries to those rivers.The intended effect of these amendments is to refine AppendixF and provide more accurate and complete values for theidentified stream segments.

Appendix G, Numerical Criteria to Protect BeneficialUses, is proposed to be revoked and reenacted with certaincorrections. The circumstances which created the need forthese amendments are that it has come to the attention of theOWRB staff that the provisions for "butylbenzyl" shouldbe corrected to reflect the parameter name of "butylbenzylphthalate" and to add the Chemical Abstract Societynumber for this parameter. In addition, the term "lindane",a commercial name, should be replaced with the moregeneric name "gamma BHC". The intended effect of theseamendments is to correct and improve the descriptions forthese parameters.

Several provisions throughout OAC 785:45 are proposedto be amended to correct grammatical and other errors and toupdate citations. The circumstances which created the need forthese amendments are that several rules contain grammaticaland other errors. Additionally, citations have evolved and needto be updated wherever they are referenced. The intendedeffect of these amendments is to make the rules reflect theappropriate grammar and citations and otherwise to state theirtext accurately.

In addition to the proposed amendments and new rulesdescribed herein, it is possible that interested persons may,during the comment period, comment or request that otherprovisions of Chapter 45 be amended. While the OWRBstaff is not at this time proposing any other amendments, allinterested persons should be on notice that it is possible thatstaff may propose additional amendments or new rules foradoption by the OWRB if public comment indicates that suchproposals are appropriate and justified.AUTHORITY:

Oklahoma Water Resources Board, 82 O.S. 2001, §1085.30; 27A O.S. 2001, § 1-3-101; and 82 O.S. 2001,§1085.2.



COMMENT PERIOD:Persons wishing to present data, views, or arguments orally

or in writing may do so at 3800 North Classen, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73118 before 5:00 P.M. on January 5, 2004. Inaddition, persons may submit oral or written comments duringthe public hearing described below. It is currently anticipatedthat proposed amendments and new rules may be presented tothe OWRB for consideration or action or both, at one or more ofits regular meetings on January 13, 2004, February 10, 2004 orMarch 9, 2004. According to 27A O.S. 2001, §1-1-202(A)(7),each state environmental agency shall have the opportunity topresent written comment to the members of the OWRB at thesame time staff recommendations are submitted to the OWRBmembers for review and consideration. The OWRB may ormay not choose to consider additional comments at the meetingor meetings in which the proposed amendments and new rulesare considered or acted upon.PUBLIC HEARING:

A hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for January 5,2004 at 2:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the OWRB's officeslocated at 3800 North Classen, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Persons may present their views on the proposed rules orally orin writing during the hearing.REQUEST FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

The OWRB requests that any business entities affected bythese proposed rules provide the OWRB, within the CommentPeriod from November 17, 2003 through January 5, 2004,in dollar amounts if possible, the increase in the level ofdirect costs such as fees, and indirect costs such as reporting,recordkeeping, equipment, construction, labor, professionalservices, revenue loss, or other costs expected to be incurredby a particular entity due to compliance with the proposedrules. Business entities may submit this information in writingto Derek Smithee at 3800 North Classen, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73118 before 5:00 P.M. on January 5, 2004.COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Copies of the proposed rules may be reviewed at theOWRB's office location at 3800 North Classen, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma 73118, or may be obtained from the "ContactPerson" identified below upon prepayment of the copyingcharge. The proposed rules may also be viewed on the OWRBweb site at www.owrb.state.ok.us.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to 75 O.S., § 303(D), a Rule Impact Statementis available for review at the Board's office, 3800 NorthClassen, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Rule ImpactStatement may also be viewed on the OWRB web site atwww.owrb.state.ok.us.CONTACT PERSON:

Derek Smithee, Water Quality Programs Division Chief,405/530-8800.

[OAR Docket #03-3150; filed 10-24-03]

TITLE 785. OKLAHOMA WATERRESOURCES BOARD

CHAPTER 46. IMPLEMENTATIONOF OKLAHOMA'S WATER QUALITY

STANDARDS



PROPOSED RULES:Chapter 46. Implementation of Oklahoma's Water Quality

Standards [AMENDED]SUMMARY:

The staff of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board("OWRB") is proposing to amend, or is considering amending,various provisions of OAC 785:46 as follows:

OAC 785:46-15-1 is proposed to be amended to addlanguage to address an evolution of terminology relatingto use support. The circumstances which created the needfor this amendment are that in recent years, various sourcesincluding the Code of Federal Regulations and the applicableU.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") guidancedocument have employed the terms "water quality limitedsegments", "not attained", and "impaired" interchangeablywith the language "not supported" and "partially supported".The intended effect of this amendment is to employ all of theseterms in context and describe how they are interchangeable.

OAC 785:46-15-5 is proposed to be amended to providespecial rules for determining beneficial use support in wadablestreams in the Central Oklahoma - Texas Plains ecoregion. Thecircumstance which created the need for these amendmentsis the inability to measure directly the support for aquatic lifebeneficial uses in these streams. The intended effect of theseamendments is to create an ability to measure aquatic life usesupport in the specified streams.

OAC 785:46-15-5 is also proposed to be amended to addlanguage (a) addressing naturally occurring conditions inthe context of dissolved oxygen, (b) expanding the citationto the criteria for toxic substances, and (c) for assessingimpacts from oil and grease, regarding the beneficial use ofFish and Wildlife Propagation. The circumstances whichcreated the need for the first set of these amendments arethat OAC 785:45 excuses naturally occurring conditions asa source for exceedance of the criteria for dissolved oxygen.However, the use support assessment protocol ("USAP")rules in OAC 785:46 currently do not recognize this excuse.There are some waterbodies identified in the State's 2002Integrated Report (formerly the "305(b) Report" and the"303(d) List") where it may have been appropriate to applysuch exemptions. The intended effect of these amendments isto help prevent determinations of non-support in waterbodieswhere the dissolved oxygen exceedances are not attributableto pollutants. The circumstances which created the need forthe second set of these amendments are that the current USAPrule does not address toxic material not specifically listed



with the numerical criteria in OAC 785:45-5-12(f)(6)(G). Theintended effect of these amendments is to allow determinationof use support with respect to toxicants listed elsewhere in785:45-5-12(f)(6) if they are identified in the waterbody. Thecircumstances which created the need for the third set of theseamendments are that the current USAP rules do not providea protocol for determining Fish and Wildlife Propagation usesupport with respect to oil and grease. The intended effectof these amendments is to allow determination of Fish andWildlife Propagation use support with respect to oil and grease.

OAC 785:46-15-6 is proposed to be amended to addlanguage to address the presence of multiple indicatorsof bacteria. The circumstance which created the need forthis amendment is the possibility of an interpretation thata discharger may choose to test for all three of the listedindicators (coliform, E. coli, and enterococci) and then reportonly the result that passed rather than a result that failed. Theintended effect of this amendment is to make clear that usesupport shall be determined using all applicable tests.

OAC 785:46-15-7 is proposed to be amended to addlanguage for assessing impacts from oil and grease regardingthe beneficial use of Public and Private Water Supply. Thecircumstances which created the need for these amendmentsare that are that the current USAP rules do not provide aprotocol for determining Public and Private Water Supply usesupport with respect to oil and grease. The intended effectof these amendments is to allow determination of Public andPrivate Water Supply use support with respect to oil and grease.

New Sections 785:46-15-11, 785:46-15-12 and785:46-15-13 are proposed to be added to provide USAP rulesfor the beneficial uses of Hydroelectric Power Generation,Industrial and Municipal Process and Cooling Water, andNavigation. The circumstances which created the need forthese rules are that these beneficial uses are not addressed inthe current USAP rules, yet water quality reporting and usesupport determinations must be done anyway. The intendedeffect of these new rules is to provide straightforward rulesdeeming these uses fully supported for purposes of waterquality reporting.

Several provisions throughout OAC 785:46 are proposedto be amended to correct grammatical and other errors and toupdate citations. The circumstances which created the need forthese amendments are that several rules contain grammaticaland other errors. Additionally, citations have evolved and needto be updated wherever they are referenced. The intendedeffect of these amendments is to make the rules reflect theappropriate grammar and citations and otherwise to state theirtext accurately.

The OWRB is considering amending OAC 785:46-15-3,pertaining to data collection and analysis for the purposeof determining use support, in response to a request from aninterested person to delete language allowing "widely-acceptedand peer-reviewed methods" other than the testing proceduresprovided in 785:45-1-4. This or some other amendment ofthis Section may be needed, and the intended effect would

be, to clarify what if any additional testing procedures arepermissible for purposes of determining use support.

In addition to the proposed amendments and new rulesdescribed herein, it is possible that interested persons may,during the comment period, comment or request that otherprovisions of Chapter 46 be amended. While the OWRBstaff is not at this time proposing any other amendments, allinterested persons should be on notice that it is possible thatstaff may propose additional amendments or new rules foradoption by the OWRB if public comment indicates that suchproposals are appropriate and justified.AUTHORITY:

Oklahoma Water Resources Board, 82 O.S. 2001, §1085.30; 27A O.S. 2001, § 1-3-101; and 82 O.S. 2001,§1085.2.COMMENT PERIOD:

Persons wishing to present data, views, or arguments orallyor in writing may do so at 3800 North Classen, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73118 before 5:00 P.M. on January 5, 2004. Inaddition, persons may submit oral or written comments duringthe public hearing described below. It is currently anticipatedthat proposed amendments and new rules may be presented tothe OWRB for consideration or action or both, at one or more ofits regular meetings on January 13, 2004, February 10, 2004 orMarch 9, 2004. According to 27A O.S. 2001, §1-1-202(A)(7),each state environmental agency shall have the opportunity topresent written comment to the members of the OWRB at thesame time staff recommendations are submitted to the OWRBmembers for review and consideration. The OWRB may ormay not choose to consider additional comments at the meetingor meetings in which the proposed amendments and new rulesare considered or acted upon.PUBLIC HEARING:

A hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for January 5,2004 at 2:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the OWRB's officeslocated at 3800 North Classen, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Persons may present their views on the proposed rules orally orin writing during the hearing.REQUEST FOR COMMENTS FROM BUSINESSENTITIES:

The OWRB requests that any business entities affected bythese proposed rules provide the OWRB, within the CommentPeriod from November 17, 2003 through January 5, 2004,in dollar amounts if possible, the increase in the level ofdirect costs such as fees, and indirect costs such as reporting,recordkeeping, equipment, construction, labor, professionalservices, revenue loss, or other costs expected to be incurredby a particular entity due to compliance with the proposedrules. Business entities may submit this information in writingto Derek Smithee at 3800 North Classen, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma 73118 before 5:00 P.M. on January 5, 2004.COPIES OF PROPOSED RULES:

Copies of the proposed rules may be reviewed at theOWRB's office location at 3800 North Classen, OklahomaCity, Oklahoma 73118, or may be obtained from the "ContactPerson" identified below upon prepayment of the copying



charge. The proposed rules may also be viewed on the OWRBweb site at www.owrb.state.ok.us.RULE IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pursuant to 75 O.S., § 303(D), a Rule Impact Statementis available for review at the OWRB's office, 3800 NorthClassen, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Rule ImpactStatement may also be viewed on the OWRB web site atwww.owrb.state.ok.us.

CONTACT PERSON:Derek Smithee, Water Quality Programs Division Chief,

405/530-8800.

[OAR Docket #03-3151; filed 10-24-03]


Submissions for ReviewWithin 10 calendar days after adoption by an agency of a proposed PERMANENT rulemaking action, the agency must submit

the proposed rules to the Governor and the Legislature for review. In addition, the agency must publish in the Register a "statement"that the rules have been submitted for gubernatorial/legislative review.

For additional information on submissions for gubernatorial/legislative review, see 75 O.S., Section 303.1, 303.2, and 308.

TITLE 318. HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTIONMATERIALS TECHNICIANCERTIFICATION BOARD

CHAPTER 20. COMPLAINTS ANDINDIVIDUAL PROCEEDINGS


RULEMAKING ACTION:Submission for Gubernatorial and Legislature Review

RULES:318:20-1-1 Purpose [NEW]318:20-1-2 Complaint procedures; forms [NEW]318:20-1-3 Investigation of alleged violations [NEW]318:20-1-4 Parties to proceedings [NEW]318:20-1-5 Notice of hearing [NEW]318:20-1-6 Persons to be notified [NEW]318:20-1-7 Method of service [NEW]318:20-1-8 Time for hearing [NEW]

318:20-1-9 Hearing [NEW]318:20-1-10 Hearing Officer [NEW]318:20-1-11 Failure to appear [NEW]318:20-1-12 Subpoenas [NEW]318:20-1-13 Depositions [NEW]318:20-1-14 Record of Hearing [NEW]318:20-1-15 Rehearing [NEW]318:20-1-16 Appeal [NEW]

SUBMITTED TO GOVERNOR:October 22, 2003

SUBMITTED TO HOUSE:October 22, 2003

SUBMITTED TO SENATE:October 22, 2003

SUBMITTED TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE:October 22, 2003

[OAR Docket #03-3139; filed 10-22-03]


Emergency AdoptionsAn agency may adopt new rules, or amendments to or revocations of existing rules, on an emergency basis if the agency

determines that "an imminent peril exists to the preservation of the public health, safety, or welfare, or that a compelling public interestrequires an emergency rule[s] . . . . [A]n agency may promulgate, at any time, any such [emergency] rule[s], provided the Governorfirst approves such rule[s]" [75 O.S., Section 253(A)].

An emergency action is effective immediately upon approval by the Governor or on a later date specified by the agency in thepreamble of the emergency rule document. An emergency rule expires on July 15 after the next regular legislative session followingpromulgation, or on an earlier date specified by the agency, if not already superseded by a permanent rule or terminated throughlegislative action as described in 75 O.S., Section 253(H)(2).

Emergency rules are not published in the Oklahoma Administrative Code; however, a source note entry, which referencesthe Register publication of the emergency action, is added to the Code upon promulgation of a superseding permanent rule orexpiration/termination of the emergency action.

For additional information on the emergency rulemaking process, see 75 O.S., Section 253.

TITLE 40. BOARD OF TESTS FORALCOHOL AND DRUG INFLUENCE

CHAPTER 35. ANALYSIS OF ALCOHOL INBLOOD


RULEMAKING ACTION:EMERGENCY adoption

RULES:40:35-1-2. Approved methods for blood-alcohol analysis [NEW]

AUTHORITY:47 O.S.,§759 and OAC 40:1-1-4, Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug

Influence.DATES:Adoption:

October 3, 2003Approved by Governor:

October 8, 2003Effective:

Immediately upon Governor's approvalExpiration:

Effective through July 14, 2004, unless superseded by another rule ordisapproved by the legislature.SUPERSEDED EMERGENCY RULES:

n/aINCORPORATIONS BY REFERENCE:

n/aFINDING OF EMERGENCY:

Board originally removed or revoked this rule to find it was in error andmuch needed to verify proper procedures for Blood Alcohol testing.ANALYSIS:

Adding three (3) current and approved procedures for Blood Alcoholtesting with the use of gas chromatographic forensic testing device.CONTACT PERSON:

McBeth Sample, Jr.; State Director of Tests for Alcohol and DrugInfluence, 405-425-2460.

PURSUANT TO THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN,THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY RULES ARECONSIDERED PROMULGATED AND EFFECTIVEUPON APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR AS SETFORTH IN 75 O.S., SECTION 253 (D):

40:35-1-2. Approved methods for blood-alcoholanalysis

The Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence herebydeclares the following, identified by reference sources and suc-cessors thereto incorporated herein by reference, to be satisfac-tory techniques for performance of chemical tests for alcoholin specimens of blood.

(1) The Wallace and Dahl gas chromatographicmethod. Wallace, J. E. and Dahl, E.V., Rapid VaporPhase Method for Determining Ethanol in Blood andUrine by Gas Chromatography, Am. J. Clin. Path. 46;152-154 (1960).(2) The Dubowski gas chromatographic method(automated). Dubowski, K. M.: MANUAL FORANALYSIS OF ETHANOL IN BIOLOGICAL LIQ-UIDS, Report No. DOT-TSC-NHTSA-76-4 (HS 802208), U. S. Department of Transportation, NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, DC20590, January 1977. (Available from NTIS, Springfield,Virginia 22161).(3) The Dubowski gas chromatographic method.(manual) Dubowski, K.M., Ethanol, in Methodologyfor Analytical Toxicology, I. Sunshine, Ed., CRC Press,Cleveland 1979, pp. 149-154.

[OAR Docket #03-3144; filed 10-23-03]

TITLE 380. DEPARTMENT OF LABORCHAPTER 30. PROTECTION OF LABOR


RULEMAKING ACTION:EMERGENCY adoption.

RULES:Subchapter 3. Wage Claim Procedures380:30-3-6. Burdens of proof [AMENDED]

AUTHORITY:Commissioner of Labor, 40 O.S. 1; 40 O.S. 165.1 et seq.(165.7); 40 O.S.

197.1 et seq. (197.12)DATES:Adoption:

August 26, 2003Approved by Governor:


Immediately upon Governor's approval


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Expiration:Effective through July 14, 2004, unless superseded by another rule or

disapproved by the LegislatureSUPERSEDED EMERGENCY ACTIONS:

n/a.INCORPORATIONS BY REFERENCE:

n/a.FINDING OF EMERGENCY:

An imminent threat to the preservation of the public welfare and acompelling public interest require the immediate adoption of this amendedrule. The changes to the rule are of an emergency nature, as set forth within75 O.S. 253, because they conclusively confirm the Oklahoma Departmentof Labor's present ability to effectively defend existing and future wage claimOrders of Determination; so that, the Commissioner of Labor can further her40 O.S.§1 mandate to "foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wageearners of this state" and to "carry into effect all laws in relation to laborenacted by the Legislature". Without the emergency changes, the OklahomaDepartment of Labor's defense of existing and future wage claim Orders ofDetermination may be imperiled, which (in turn) will negatively impact "thewelfare of [the] wage earners of this state." Consequently, there is an imminentthreat to the public welfare and an immediate and compelling public interestin conclusively confirming the present practice and policy of the OklahomaDepartment of Labor's defense of wage claim Orders of Determination at theOklahoma Department of Labor wage claim hearings.ANALYSIS:

The changes to OAC 380:30-3-6: [1] provide a complete explanation andclarification of the burden of proof to be met by the participants in and partiesto Oklahoma Department of Labor wage claim hearings; [2] conclusivelyconfirm the present practice and policy of the Oklahoma Department ofLabor's defense of wage claim Orders of Determination at the OklahomaDepartment of Labor hearings; [3] better delineate the Oklahoma Departmentof Labor's 40 O.S. § 1 mandated responsibilities in protecting Oklahoma'swage earners through the defense of wage claim Orders of Determination, and[4] assure the real parties in interest in the Oklahoma Department of Laborwage claim hearings, a full, just, and timely substantive hearing on the merits.CONTACT PERSON:

T. L. Williams, (405) 528-1500, ext. 310.

PURSUANT TO THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN,THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY RULES ARECONSIDERED PROMULGATED AND EFFECTIVEUPON APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR AS SETFORTH IN 75 O.S., SECTION 253(D):

SUBCHAPTER 3. WAGE CLAIM PROCEDURES

380:30-3-6. Burdens of proofThe Claimant shall have the primary burden of proof in all

Wage Claims. The Respondent shall have the burden of prooffor all affirmative defenses to the claim. Any legal offset by theRespondent, as defined herein, shall be treated as an affirmativedefense to the claim.(a) The Commissioner (or the Commissioner's designee sit-ting as an Administrative Law Judge) shall conduct wage claimhearings which shall be informal, with the object of dispensingspeedy justice between the parties to assure a full and completehearing on the merits.(b) The Department is entitled (by this rule which has theforce and effect of law) to participate in all hearings.(c) Department's counsel, in defense of the earlier issued Or-der of Determination, shall proceed first at the hearing; there-after, the Claimant may adduce additional evidence.(d) At the conclusion of the presentation of evidence byDepartment's counsel and Claimant, the Commissioner (or

the Commissioner's designee sitting as an Administrative LawJudge) may entertain a motion for judgment or dismissal (i.e.,the equitable equivalent of a demurrer to the evidence) on thegrounds that Department's counsel or Claimant, or both, havefailed to meet the primary burden of proof in the wage claimhearing.(e) The Department's right to appear and defend the Orderof Determination is absolute; however, Department's counselmay waive appearance at the hearing solely at the discretion ofDepartment's counsel. An election by the Department to waiveappearance at the hearing does not preclude the Department'sinvolvement in future litigation or any 75 O.S. 317, 318, or319-323 proceedings.(f) The Respondent shall have the burden of proof for allaffirmative defenses to the claim. Any legal offset by the Re-spondent, as defined herein, shall be treated as an affirmativedefense to the claim.(g) The Claimant and the Respondent shall have the rightto offer evidence in their behalf in accordance with OklahomaAdministrative Code 380:30-3-8 and the Commissioner (orCommissioner's designee sitting as an Administrative LawJudge) may call and question such witnesses and order theproduction of and admit into evidence such documents asdeemed appropriate in the discretion of the Commissioner (orCommissioner's designee sitting as an Administrative LawJudge).

[OAR Docket #03-3132; filed 10-13-03]

TITLE 590. OKLAHOMA PUBLICEMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

CHAPTER 15. UNIFORM RETIREMENTSYSTEM FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES



RULES:590:15-1-15. Salary for retirement purposes [REVOKED]

AUTHORITY:Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees,

pursuant to 20 O.S. §1101.1; §1103; §1103.1; §1103.3; §1104DATES:Public hearing:

September 8, 2003Adoption:

September 8, 2003Approved by Governor:

September 17, 2003Effective:

Immediately upon Governor's approvalExpiration:

Effective through July 14, 2004, unless superseded by another rule ordisapproved by the legislatureSUPERSEDED EMERGENCY ACTIONS:Superseded rules:

590:15-1-15. Salary for retirement purposes [NEW]Gubernatorial approval:

August 4, 2003Register publication:

20 Ok Reg 2867Docket number:

03-3038


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INCORPORATIONS BY REFERENCE:n/a

FINDING OF EMERGENCY:Emergency is found to exist in order for the Board to properly determine

the financial impact of the exclusion of the employee benefit allowance fromconsideration for retirement for Justices and Judges, as well as to equitablydetermine any curative provisions for past contributions and calculations.ANALYSIS:

The existing emergency rule, 590:15-1-15 defines the term "salary" inaccordance with the URSJJ plan provisions. 20 O.S. § 1103 and 1104 limitcontributions and benefits to "salary." Salary for all judges and justices areset by statute. The rule specifically excluded all other forms of compensationincluding the benefit allowance and longevity payments for retirementpurposes. Although the rule correctly cited Oklahoma law concerning the term"salary", the Board was concerned about the benefits accrued and contributionspreviously paid, which were "grandfathered" under the rule. Revocation ofthis emergency rule will provide an opportunity for the Board to further studythe issue to determine the appropriate outcome.CONTACT PERSON:

Lydia Lee (405) 858-6737

PURSUANT TO THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN,THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY RULES ARECONSIDERED PROMULGATED AND EFFECTIVEUPON APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR AS SETFORTH IN 75 O.S., SECTION 253(D):

590:15-1-15. Salary for retirement purposes[REVOKED]

(a) Salary for retirement purposes shall be limited to the cur-rent monthly salary for the covered member as set by law. Cov-ered members of the Uniform Retirement System for Justicesand Judges shall pay retirement contributions pursuant to 20O.S. Section 1103 on salary as follows:

(1) Justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court shall usesalary as set by 20 O.S. Section 3.1;(2) Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals shall usesalary as set by 20 O.S. Section 31.2;(3) Judges of the Court of Civil Appeals shall use salaryas set by 20 O.S. Section 30.2A;(4) Judges of the District Courts, including associatedistrict judges and special judges, shall use salary as setby 20 O.S. Section 92.1A;(5) Judges of the Workers' Compensation Court shalluse salary as set by 85 O.S. Section 1.2;(6) The Administrative Director of the Courts shall usethe salary as set by the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

(b) Subject to the limitations contained elsewhere in the re-tirement act or in these rules, salary shall include amounts de-ducted from the employee's paycheck for retirement and de-ferred compensation contributions and pre-tax cafeteria pur-chases which are not funded by the employer or the employee'sbenefit allowance.(c) Any payments or amounts made available to an em-ployee for insurance benefits or benefits allowances includingany amounts paid directly to the employee and/or longevitypayments are not salary for retirement purposes.(d) The provisions of this rule shall be effective for all mem-bers on or after August 1, 2003. It shall be the responsibility ofthe employer to ensure that the appropriate retirement contri-butions are deducted or paid correctly and in accordance withthis rule.

(e) The salary of each justice or judge as set forth above shallbe used for calculating the monthly retirement compensationfor each retiring member. Provided, however, the calculationshall include the compensation prior to August 1, 2003, forwhich retirement contributions were withheld in determiningthe average monthly salary, if applicable, for the last three (3)years of active service.

[OAR Docket #03-3137; filed 10-15-03]

TITLE 605. OKLAHOMA REAL ESTATECOMMISSION

CHAPTER 10. REQUIREMENTS,STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES



RULES:Subchapter 15. Disclosures605:10-15-4 [AMENDED]Appendix A. Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement

[REVOKED]Appendix A. Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement [NEW]

AUTHORITY:59 O.S., §858-208; 60 O.S., § 833; Oklahoma Real Estate Commission

DATES:Adoption:

September 3, 2003Approved by Governor:


Effective November 1, 2003Expiration:

Effective through July 14, 2004, unless superseded by another rule ordisapproved by the legislature.SUPERSEDED EMERGENCY ACTIONS:



The Commission has determined that an imminent peril to the preservationof the public health, safety, welfare or other compelling extraordinarycircumstance exists which necessitates the promulgation of emergency rules,due to the passage of HB 1319 and the current issue of mold as relates to realproperty.

Since the Commission felt that the existence of prior manufacturing ofmethamphetamine was more encompassing than simply knowing of residuefrom methamphetamine manufacturing, question number 27 of the ResidentialProperty Condition Disclosure Form was amended and question number 28was added.

Since the Commission felt that the seller is unclear on how to answer thepresent question on mold due to their lack of knowledge of the types of moldthat cause health issues; the Commission is adding two (2) questions whichare specific to mold, which the seller can answer concisely compared to theexisting mold question.ANALYSIS:

The amendment in Subchapter 15 provides clarification to licenseapplicants, licensees, real estate school entities and instructors, and membersof the general public that effective November 1, 2003, the Residential PropertyCondition Disclaimer Statement form is amended and all disclosure formsexecuted prior to November 1, 2003 will remain in force and valid untilexpiration of the 180 days from the date noted thereon.

In 2003, House Bill 1319 added an additional disclosure statementrequirement for a seller of property located in this state to include a statementof whether or not the seller is aware of existence of prior manufacturing ofmethamphetamine. Existing language in Title 60 requires the disclosurestatement form to be amended by rule as necessary and appropriate.


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Since the Commission felt that the existence of prior manufacturing ofmethamphetamine was more encompassing than simply knowing of residuefrom methamphetamine manufacturing, which is the current question on theform, the proposed rule was adopted.

Adding two (2) new disclosure questions in regard to mold to place thebuyer on notice whether or not the property has been inspected for mold andif mold has been remediated from the property, and deleting the reference tomold in question number 31.CONTACT PERSON:

Anne Woody (405) 521-3387

PURSUANT TO THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN,THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY RULES ARECONSIDERED PROMULGATED UPON APPROVALBY THE GOVERNOR AS SET FORTH IN 75 O.S.,SECTION 253 (D), WITH A LATER EFFECTIVE DATEOF NOVEMBER 1, 2003:

SUBCHAPTER 15. DISCLOSURES

605:10-15-4. Residential Property ConditionDisclosure Act forms

(a) Development and amendment of forms. In accordancewith Oklahoma Statutes, Title 60, Section 833 the Commissionshall develop and amend by rule the forms for the ResidentialProperty Condition Disclosure Statement and ResidentialProperty Condition Disclaimer Statement. Effective July 1,2002, November 1, 2003 the disclosure statement is amendedand all disclosure forms executed prior to July 1, 2002 Novem-ber 1, 2003 will remain in force and valid until expiration ofthe 180 days from the date noted thereon.(b) Availability of forms. The forms shall be available tothe public upon request on and after July 1, 1995.(c) Copy of form format. The Residential Property Con-dition Disclosure Statement as referenced in this section is setout in Appendix A at the end of this Chapter. The ResidentialProperty Condition Disclaimer Statement as referenced in thissection is set out in Appendix B at the end of this Chapter.


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APPENDIX A. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT [REVOKED]

APPENDIX A. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT [NEW]


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[OAR Docket #03-3134; filed 10-14-03]


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TITLE 710. OKLAHOMA TAXCOMMISSION

CHAPTER 65. SALES AND USE TAX



RULES:Subchapter 9. Permits710:65-9-8. Special event permits and reporting [NEW]

AUTHORITY:Oklahoma Tax Commission; 68 O.S. § 203

DATES:Adoption:

September 2, 2003 (Commission Order No. 2003-09-02-19)Approved By Governor:


Immediately upon Governor's approval.Expiration:

Effective through July 14, 2004, unless superseded by another rule ordisapproved by the Legislature.SUPERSEDED EMERGENCY ACTIONS:



Section 16 of House Bill 1356 was enacted into law by the 49th Legislature,1st Regular Session, and become effective on August 29, 2003. The billprovided for a new category of sales tax permit to be obtained by "specialevents" promoters or organizers, which necessitated emergency adoptionof Commission policy for the timely implementation of those permits. Inits Order adopting this rule through emergency rulemaking procedures, theCommission made a finding that the need to provide timely guidance withrespect to the new permit constituted a compelling public interest.ANALYSIS:

Definitions for terms used in the enabling statute have been repeated forthe benefit of the public, as well as additional terms defined, to clarify someambiguity. The entities to which the new permit requirement will apply havebeen described, as well as examples of some "special events". Procedures forthe permit application are included, and the collection and reporting dutiesimposed on participants and promoters is discussed in some detail.CONTACT PERSON:

Carolyn Swifthurst, Tax Policy Analyst, Tax Policy and Research Division,Oklahoma Tax Commission, 2501 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City,OK 73194, 405-521-3133.

PURSUANT TO THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN,THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY RULES ARECONSIDERED PROMULGATED AND EFFECTIVEUPON APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR, AS SETFORTH IN 75 O.S. SECTION 253(D):

SUBCHAPTER 9. PERMITS

710:65-9-8. Special event permits and reporting(a) Definitions. The following words and terms, when usedin this Section, shall have the following meaning, unless thecontext clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "An event held on an irregular basis", for pur-poses of this Section, means any event that does not occuron a continuous and ongoing basis, even if there is somefrequency or pattern of occurrences. Events held on "anirregular basis" may include, but are not limited to, events

held once a week or only certain weeks, events that areheld every weekend or only on particular weekends, eventsheld once a month or for only certain months, and otherevents that are held on a periodic basis, as well as thosewhich occur more sporadically.(2) "Person" means any individual, company, partner-ship, joint venture, joint agreement, association, mutual orotherwise, limited liability company, corporation, estate,trust, business trust, receiver or trustee appointed by anystate or federal court or otherwise, syndicate, this state,any county, city, municipality, school district, any otherpolitical subdivision of the state, or any group or combi-nation acting as a unit, in the plural or singular number.[68 O.S. § 1352(12)](3) "Promoter" or "organizer" means any personwho organizes or promotes a special event which resultsin the rental, occupation or use of any structure, lot, tractof land, sample or display case, table or any other similaritems for the exhibition and sale of tangible personalproperty or services taxable under Section 1350 et seq.of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes by special eventvendors. [68 O.S.Supp.2003 § 1364.2](4) "Special event" means an entertainment, amuse-ment, recreation, or marketing event that occurs at a sin-gle location on an irregular basis and at which tangi-ble personal property is sold. "Special event" shall in-clude, but not be limited to gun shows, knife shows, craftshows, antique shows, flea markets, carnivals, bazaars,art shows, and other merchandise displays or exhibits."Special event" shall not include any county, district orstate fair or public or private school-sponsored event. [68O.S.Supp.2003 § 1364.2](5) "Special event vendor" means a person makingsales of tangible personal property or services taxableunder Section 1350 et seq. of Title 68 of the OklahomaStatutes at a special event within this state and who is notpermitted under Section 1364 of Title 68 of the OklahomaStatutes. [68 O.S.Supp.2003 § 1364.2]

(b) Application for special event permit. Every promoteror organizer of a special event shall file an application for a spe-cial event permit with the Taxpayer Assistance Division, Ok-lahoma Tax Commission, 2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., OklahomaCity OK 73194, at least 20 days before the beginning of thespecial event. If more than one special event is to be held atthe same location during a single calendar year, all may be in-cluded in one application, and a separate permit will be issuedfor each event. Each permit will include the dates of the eventto be held, and must be prominently displayed at the site of theevent for its duration. If an applicant wishes to have permitsissued for additional events after an application has been pre-viously submitted, another supplemental application must befiled for the additional events.(c) Fee. There is a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each ap-plication filed, which must be remitted with the application.(d) Promoter or organizer to distribute vendors' report-ing forms. Special event promoters and organizations are re-quired to provide Special Event Vendors Reporting Forms to


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the non-permitted vendors that will be selling tangible personalproperty and taxable services at the event.(e) Promoter or organizer to collect reports and tax fromspecial event vendors. Special event promoters are requiredto collect the Special Event Vendors Reporting Forms daily,along with the sales tax due from each special event vendor.(f) Promoter or organizer to report and remit sales tax.Promoters and organizers are required to file a sales tax reportwithin fifteen days following the last day of a special event.The sales tax report is to be accompanied by the Special EventVendors Reporting Forms. Payment of the total tax due is re-quired at the time the sales tax report is filed.

(g) Reporting and remitting tax when event lasts 30 daysor longer. When the special event will last thirty (30) days orlonger, a sales tax report is required to be filed for each calendarmonth by the 15th day of the following month.(h) Remuneration. Provided that the required sales tax re-ports are timely filed and the tax due remitted, promoters andorganizers to whom special event permits have been issuedmay deduct the applicable remuneration allowed by 68 O.S.§ 1367.1.

[OAR Docket #03-3133; filed 10-14-03]


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