1. (1) Where project review is required per OAR 333-675-0110, applicants may request a 'No Review Required' letter by submitting the following information:

   1. (a) Description of work;
   2. (b) Valuation of work; and
   3. (c) Schematic plan or location identification when applicable.
2. (2) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) will consider the scope of work description, coordinate follow up questions or rule compliance attestations, and determine if the project plan review process is necessary. The Authority will issue 'No Review Required' letters for record if such determination can be made.

3. (3) Such requests and determinations may include:

   1. (a) Projects or temporary accommodations that do not support or impact patient or resident care, staff safety, or infection control;
   2. (b) Like-for-like replacement projects considered identical in intentions and function;
   3. (c) Emergency replacement or repair work which are not identical to original equipment or construction;
   4. (d) Rules that do not exist for a planned project type;
   5. (e) Plans that have been previously approved for a similar or identical project as long as the built environment rules have not changed;
   6. (f) When project cost exceeds plan review valuation threshold due to infrastructure work but does not have associated rule.
4. (4) If the Authority determines that the project plan review process or only portions of the plan review process need to be completed, the project sponsor shall coordinate all further submittal and approval requirements with the Authority in accordance with these rules.
5. (5) 'No review required' letters are facility location and project specific and are not transferable.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 410.070, 441.025, 441.060, 443.450, 443.860 & 443.886

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 410.070, 441.060, 443.450, 443.860 & 443.886

History

PH 7-2025, adopt filed 03/01/2025, effective 03/01/2025