b'2020 State ReportOREGON Fuels Association (OFA) ReportORto pass cap- meted by as much as 50% in some locations. After multiple failed attempts atthe Oregon Legislature By the end of April, some of those sales and-trade/climate legislation, Governor Katehave returned. However, many businesses Brown issued Executive Order 20-04 in(including service stations and convenience March, Directing State Agencies to Takestores) have reduced hours of operation due Actions to Reduce and Regulate GHG Emis- to the reduction in sales. With the assistance sions. The Order remains in effect unlessof our lobbyists, the Oregon Fuels Associa-and until it is superseded by statute, anothertion (OFA) has communicated frequently Executive Order, or narrowed by a court. with the Governors Office and Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) in efforts to Sixteen (16) state agencies are given help our members. One such effort was ad-directives by the Governor in the EO, vocating for self-service relief. (In Oregon, which calls for the State of Oregon to retail gasoline customers cannot dispense reduce its GHG emissions: their own fuel.) On March 28th, the OSFM 1. At least 45 percent below 1990 suspended regulations over self-service al-lowing service station operators the ability emission levels by 2035; and to offer self-service to customers. Some lo-2. At least 80 percent below 1990 cations removed attendants from the fuelingemission levels by 2050. islands, some chose to remain fully attend-Specifically for the transportation sector, ed, while others opted for a hybrid version Oregons Department of Environmentalwherein attendants could assist and observe Quality (DEQ) is directed to Amend thecustomers that want to fuel their vehicles. Clean Fuels Program (Low Carbon FuelBusinesses were asked to implement and Standard) with the goal of reducing GHGenforce social distancing policies consis-emissions per unit of fuel by 20% belowtent with guidance from the Oregon Heath 2015 levels by 2030, and 25% below 2015Authority as well as sanitation measures to levels by 2035, and Cap and reducehelp mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As GHG emissions from transportation fuels.of April 30th, this temporary ban on self-It is likely that this order and/or followingservice is in effect until May 14th.agency actions will be challenged in court.The decision was met with mixed reviews On March 23rd, Oregon Governor Katefrom operators and customers alike. There Brown issued Executive Order 20-12, di- was concern over the possible increase in recting everyone in Oregon to stay at homethe number of persons contacting similar to the maximum extent possible.surfaces and thus possibly increasing the spread of COVID-19. Some customers ap-Stay Home. Save Lives: Ordering preciated the opportunity and saw this as a Oregonians to stay at home, closing way to reduce their own exposure by having specified retail businesses, requiring less person-to-person contact. Several OFA social distancing measures for other members strongly advocated for the self-public and private facilities, and service option as a way to continue operat-imposing requirements for outdoor ing with fewer employees. Sites throughout areas and licensed childcare facilities. Oregon have closed for single or multiple days due to employees not being available.All non-essential business were closed.One challenge facing Oregon families is Travel throughout the state greatly reducedthe closure of schools. On March 12th, and as a result fuel sales (gallons) plum- gatherings of 250 or more people were 48 www.wpma.com / Summer 2020'