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HB 326                                                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 326 by the House Rules Committee by request of                  
the Governor, entitled:                                                        

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"An Act relating to the inspection of boilers and pressure vessels            
and to fees for services under the boilers and pressure vessels                
program; and providing for an effective date."                                 
                                                                               
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Labor & Commerce and               
Finance Committees.                                                            
                                                                               
                                                                               
The following fiscal note applies:                                             
                                                                               
Fiscal note, Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development, 2/2/00                    
                                                                               
                                                                               
The Governor's transmittal letter dated January 31, 2000, appears              
below:                                                                         
                                                                               
"Dear Speaker Porter:                                                          
                                                                               
This bill I transmit today will bring greater efficiency to the state's        
boiler and pressure vessel inspection program while allowing the               
Department of Labor and Workforce Development to generate a                    
predictable amount of revenue, prioritize routine inspections, and better      
address the needs of the public.                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
Under current law, the Department of Labor and Workforce                       
Development (department) is to inspect boiler and pressure vessels             
every one to five years, depending on the type of machinery.  At the           
time of inspection, the department charges an inspection fee in addition       
to a fee for a certificate of operation.  This bill simplifies the system      
by allowing the department to annually issue certificates of operation         
to all boilers or pressure vessels, while selectively determining which        
of them need an inspection.  A fee structure will be established for the       
certificates, but routine inspections would be free.  A fee would be           
charged for any special inspections.                                           
                                                                               
                                                                               
The State of Oregon has adopted a similar program and found it to be           
quite successful.  This program will  ensure  safe operation of boilers        

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and pressure vessels in the state while removing unnecessary steps in          
the inspection and certification process.                                      
                                                                               
							Sincerely,                                                              
							/s/                                                                     
							Tony Knowles                                                            
							Governor"