ORS 825.220

Notwithstanding ORS 825.202 (1), after petition by any interested person, or upon the department’s own motion, the Department of Transportation may permit the establishment or modification of rates, classifications and practices to become temporarily effective without a hearing if the department finds that such action is in the public interest. The department shall hold the hearing required by ORS 825.202 (1) as soon thereafter as is practicable. Any such rates, classifications and practices determined after hearing shall be effective as though originally determined pursuant to ORS 825.202.