Or. Admin. Code § 340-300-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024
Section 340-300-0000 - Context
(1) A Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake impacting the large capacity fuel handling facilities in Oregon could create widespread environmental damage, fires, endanger health and safety of surrounding communities and place impossible demands on the state's emergency response capabilities.
(2) The 2022 Oregon legislature adopted Senate Bill 1567 enacted as chapter 99 of Oregon Laws 2022. The law authorizes the Environmental Quality Commissions to adopt requirements for Seismic Vulnerability Assessments and the Risk Mitigation Implementation Plans for large capacity bulk fuels terminals in Columbia, Lane and Multnomah counties.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-300-0000

DEQ 13-2023, adopt filed 09/14/2023, effective 9/14/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468.020 & SB 1567 (2022)

Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 1567 (2022)