In the event of an emergency or other situation that impacts Oregon businesses and residents, OTA will post related information and links here. Information relevant to the trucking industry will be listed first.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Developments around the COVID-19 pandemic are changing quickly. With restrictions easing, many previously released declarations, mandates and guidance are either changing or being removed altogether. Here are highlights of the most recent announcements:
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In May 2021, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 could stop wearing masks and stop physical distancing in most public spaces. In response, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued updated guidance about mask and physical distancing requirements for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It essentially put the decision on businesses as to whether they will check vaccination certificates to allow employees and customers to go without a mask. If not checking for vaccination status, masks must still be worn.
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On May 4, OR-OSHA’s “permanent” Rule Addressing the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in All Oregon Workplaces went into effect. This rule is not scheduled to be reviewed for repeal until July 2021, assuming Gov. Kate Brown removes her COVID-19 emergency declaration at the end of June. Given it contained a mask mandate that is somewhat contrary to what the CDC and OHA just issued, OR-OSHA clarified that, “An employer who requests and reviews verification of vaccination may permit fully vaccinated individuals with such proof of vaccination to go without a mask, face covering or face shield, and does not need to enforce physical distancing requirements for such individuals.”
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The Oregon grace period for commercial drivers to file a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) with DMV will end June 1. The Oregon Transportation Commission approved administrative rules making the change at its May meeting. On May 26, FMCSA announced a new expiration date of August 31, 2021 for their emergency declaration, which includes the MEC waiver. Please note that this no longer applies in Oregon.
Links to additional information can be found below. If you have questions, please contact OTA for assistance: info@ortrucking.org or 503.513.0005.
