Or. Admin. Code § 603-095-2700

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

Section 603-095-2700 - Purpose

(1) These rules have been developed to implement a water quality management area plan for the Owyhee Agricultural Water Quality Management Area pursuant to authorities vested in the department through ORS 568.900 - 568.933 and 561.190 - 561.191. The area plan is known as the Owyhee Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan.

(2) The purpose of these rules is to outline requirements for landowners in the Owyhee Agricultural Water Quality Management Area to prevent and control water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion. Compliance with division 95 rules is expected to aid in the achievement of applicable water quality standards in the Owyhee Agricultural Water Quality Management Area.

DOA 24-2003, f. & cert. ef. 7-8-03

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561.190 - 561.191, ORS 568.912

Stats. Implemented: ORS 568.900 - 568.933