Or. Admin. Code § 340-170-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 340-170-0005 - Authority, Purpose, and Scope

(1) These rules are promulgated in accordance with and under the authority of ORS 466.706 through 466.835 andORS 466.895 through 466.995 as amended by Chapter 1071, Oregon Laws, 1989 (House Bill 3080) and Chapter 863, Oregon Laws, 1991 (Senate Bill 1215).

(2) The purpose of these rules is to provide for the regulation of persons who receive reimbursement grants for UST tightness testing and soil assessment of underground storage tank facilities that contain motor fuel regulated byORS 466.706 through 466.835 and ORS 466.895 through 466.995; and to provide assistance to owners of underground storage tanks in meeting Environmental Protection Agency requirements and obtaining financial responsibility coverage.

(3) These rules establish requirements and standards for:

(a) Reimbursement grant of up to 50 percent, not to exceed $3,000, for UST tightness testing and soil assessment;

(b) Procedures for applying and qualifying for a reimbursement grant;

(c) Administration and enforcement of these rules by the Department.

(4) Scope: OAR 340-170-0010 through 340-170-0080 applies to persons who receive reimbursement grants for UST tightness testing and soil assessment.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-170-0005

DEQ 21-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-18-89; DEQ 12-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-90; DEQ 29-1991(Temp), f. 12-18-91, cert. ef. 12-20-91; DEQ 14-1992, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-92

Stat. Auth.:ORS 466.706 -ORS 466.895 &ORS 466.995

Stats. Implemented: OL 1989, Ch. 1071