Teledyne Wah Chang Albany v. Paulus

We are called upon to review a ballot title for a proposed initiative measure to amend Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council’s certification requirements as provided in ORS 469.375. Pursuant to ORS 250.035 and 250.065, the Attorney General drafted a ballot title consisting of the following:

“ADDS REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL SITES

“QUESTION: Should the Energy Facility Siting Council be required to consider additional factors before approving a site for the disposal of radioactive wastes?

“EXPLANATION: This measure would add to existing requirements by requiring the…