Or. Admin. Code § 340-044-0012

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

Section 340-044-0012 - Authorization of Underground Injection

(1) Any underground injection activity, including the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of any injection system, is prohibited unless it is:

(a) Excluded from this regulation in OAR 340-044-0013;

(b) Authorized by rule in OAR 340-044-0018 with inventory and registration information submitted to the Director; or

(c) Authorized by a permit issued by the Director or authorized representative.

(2) Permits shall not be issued for construction, maintenance or use of an underground injection system where any other treatment or disposal method that affords better protection of public health or water resources is reasonably available or possible.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-044-0012

DEQ 8-2001, f. 7-13-01, cert. ef. 9-20-01

Stat. Auth.: ORS 454.625, ORS 468.020, ORS 468B.020 & ORS 468B.165

Stats. Implemented: ORS 454.655, ORS 468B.025, ORS 468B.050, ORS 468B.053 & ORS 468B.160