Or. Admin. Code § 603-095-0500

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

Section 603-095-0500 - Purpose

(1) These rules have been developed to effectuate the implementation of a water quality management area plan for the Yamhill River Subbasin pursuant to authorities vested in the Department through ORS 568.900-568.933. The area plan is known as the Yamhill River Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan and is described in a guidance document that accompanies these rules.

(2) Failure to comply with any provisions of the Yamhill River Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan:

(a) Does not constitute a violation of OAR 603-090-0000 to 603-090-0120, or of OAR 603-095-0010 to OAR 603-095-0560;

(b) Is not intended by the Department to be evidence of a violation of any federal, state, or local law by any person.

(3) Nothing in the Yamhill River Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan shall be:

(a) Construed as an effluent limitation or standard under the federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 USC §§ 1251 - 1376;

(b) Used to interpret any requirement of OAR 603-095-0500 to OAR 603-095-0560.

(4) The purpose of these rules is to outline requirements for landowners in the Yamhill River Subbasin for the prevention and control of water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion. Compliance with Division 095 rules is expected to aid in the achievement of applicable water quality standards in the Yamhill River Subbasin.

Or. Admin. Code § 603-095-0500

DOA 20-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-12-00

Stat. Auth.: ORS 568.909

Stats. Implemented: ORS 568.900 - ORS 568.933