ODI Proposes Amendments to Escrow Review Rule, OAC 3901-7-01

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ODI Proposes Amendments to Escrow Review Rule, OAC 3901-7-01

July 15, 2009

Please be advised that the ODI is proposing the attached changes to the escrow review rule that came into effect in 2007. If you have questions or comments concerning the changes, please contact me or the Trustees at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

All comments with respect to the rule can be made to Lori Stewart at the ODI by the close of business on July 22, 2009. Ms. Stewart's e-mail is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The OAITA will be filing comments to the proposed rule. If you want us to consider your comments in the Trustee's draft, please get those to us as soon as you can.

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