Or. Admin. Code § 340-071-0115

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 340-071-0115 - Technical Review Committee

(1) The Director may form a Technical Review Committee (TRC) to advise and assist DEQ in:

(a) Implementing the onsite wastewater management program, including developing program improvements and rules; and

(b) Evaluating the use of new or innovative technologies, materials, or designs that maintain or advance protection of the quality of public waters and public health and general welfare in Oregon. The TRC may use performance standards and criteria as appropriate to evaluate the efficiency and safety of new technologies, materials, or designs.

(2) Committee composition and term. The TRC may consist of up to 9 persons appointed for 3-year, staggered terms by, and serving at, the Director's pleasure. The TRC may include onsite wastewater treatment experts from local government, DEQ, equipment manufacturers, consultants, installers and pumpers and other persons with technical or scientific knowledge applicable to the onsite program.

(3) Chair. The Director will approve the chair of the TRC for a term the Director determines.

(4) Meeting frequency. DEQ may convene the TRC as necessary and reimburse members for reasonable expenses under DEQ policy.

(5) Staffing. DEQ will provide the necessary technical, engineering, and clerical staff and services for the TRC to fulfill its responsibilities in a timely, professional, informed, and responsible manner.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-071-0115

DEQ 27-1994, f.& cert. ef. 11-15-94; DEQ 11-2004, f. 12-22-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05; DEQ 14-2013, f. 12-20-13, cert. ef. 1-2-14; DEQ 15-2017, amend filed 10/31/2017, effective 11/1/2017

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 454.625 & 468.020

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 454.775