OAR 333-061-0064
Emergency Response Plan Requirements

All public water systems shall maintain a current emergency response plan.

(1)

The emergency response plan shall be reviewed and updated at least every five years. If a public water system applying for funds from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program is required to develop an emergency response plan as a part of a capacity assessment, then the emergency response plan is required to be completed before final payout of the loan.

(2)

All public water systems shall complete a security vulnerability assessment and develop a prioritized plan for risk reduction.

(3)

As evidence of completion, all public water systems shall submit a statement to the Authority certifying that the Emergency Response Plan and vulnerability assessment have been completed according to the requirements of this rule and that staff have been instructed in the use of the emergency response plan. The emergency response plan/vulnerability assessment shall be made available for review by the Authority or the County Health Department. All Community water systems > 3,300 population are required to submit a copy of their Vulnerability Assessment and certification of completion for their Emergency Response Plan and Vulnerability Assessment to EPA as required in the federal Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.

(4)

Community water systems shall coordinate with the lead County Emergency Coordinator when preparing or revising an emergency response plan.

(5)

The emergency response plan shall include but is not limited to the following elements:

(a)

Communications and authority.

(A)

Develop an emergency contacts list, and review and update this list at least annually.

(B)

Decision-making authorities and responsibilities of water system personnel shall be determined and detailed in the emergency response plan.

(C)

Procedure for notification of agencies, the water users, and the local media.

(b)

Water system security. Public water systems shall develop a security program. The security program shall include, but is not limited to, the following components: security management, physical activity, physical security, chemical storage and use, personnel, computer system, and program evaluation as defined in the State Model Emergency Response Plan.

(c)

Water system hazard review.

(A)

Public water systems shall conduct an inspection of the water system annually to identify the hazards that could affect the water system.

(B)

Public water systems shall correct construction deficiencies to eliminate hazards or potential hazards, correct major sanitary survey deficiencies as determined by the Authority, and perform regular maintenance.

(d)

Emergency equipment and water supplies.

(A)

Public water systems shall make provisions for an auxiliary power supply if not a gravity system, and redundant equipment for critical components. Community water systems shall identify equipment that can be utilized in the event of an intentional attack which can render harmless or significantly lessen the impact of the attack on the public health and safety and supply of public drinking water.

(B)

Public water systems shall develop a plan for emergency water to include the rationing of drinking water, identifying and utilizing alternative drinking water sources and supplies, and alternative distribution of drinking water.

(e)

Emergency response procedures.

(A)

Public water systems shall develop procedures for responding to emergencies most likely to strike the water system. Community water systems shall develop plans and procedures that can be implemented in the event of a terrorist or other intentional attack on the water system.

(B)

The emergency response plan shall describe procedures to isolate all parts of the water system. Community water systems shall develop actions and procedures which can render harmless or significantly lessen the impact of terrorist attacks or other intentional actions on public health and safety and supply of public drinking water.

(C)

The emergency response plan shall describe the emergency disinfection procedure, process for issuing a boil water advisory, and process for handling a waterborne disease outbreak.

(6)

Water system staff shall be instructed and trained in the use of the emergency response plan.

Source: Rule 333-061-0064 — Emergency Response Plan Requirements, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-061-0064.

333‑061‑0005
Purpose 333‑061‑0010
Scope 333‑061‑0015
Adoption by Reference 333‑061‑0020
Definitions 333‑061‑0025
Responsibilities of Water Suppliers 333‑061‑0030
Maximum Contaminant Levels and Action Levels 333‑061‑0031
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Levels 333‑061‑0032
Treatment Requirements and Performance Standards for Surface Water, Groundwater Under Direct Influence of Surface Water, and Groundwater 333‑061‑0034
Treatment Requirements and Performance Standards for Corrosion Control 333‑061‑0036
Sampling and Analytical Requirements 333‑061‑0040
Reporting and Record Keeping 333‑061‑0042
Public Notice 333‑061‑0043
Consumer Confidence Reports 333‑061‑0045
Variances 333‑061‑0046
Permits 333‑061‑0050
Construction Standards 333‑061‑0055
Waivers from Construction Standards 333‑061‑0057
Voluntary Drinking Water Protection Program 333‑061‑0060
Plan Submission and Review Requirements 333‑061‑0061
Capacity Requirements for Public Water Systems 333‑061‑0062
Land Use Coordination 333‑061‑0063
Environmental Review Process for The Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program 333‑061‑0064
Emergency Response Plan Requirements 333‑061‑0065
Operation and Maintenance 333‑061‑0070
Cross Connection Control Requirements 333‑061‑0071
Backflow Prevention Assembly Installation and Operation Standards 333‑061‑0072
Backflow Assembly Tester Certification 333‑061‑0073
Cross Connection Specialist Certification 333‑061‑0074
Cross Connection Training Programs, Course, and Instructor Requirements 333‑061‑0075
Sanitary Surveys of Watersheds 333‑061‑0076
Sanitary Surveys 333‑061‑0077
Composite Correction Program & Comprehensive Performance Evaluations 333‑061‑0078
Coliform Investigations 333‑061‑0080
Role of Counties 333‑061‑0085
Supplemental Fluoridation 333‑061‑0087
Product Acceptability Criteria 333‑061‑0089
Annual Water System Fee 333‑061‑0090
Penalties 333‑061‑0095
Severability 333‑061‑0097
Adverse Health Effects Language 333‑061‑0098
References 333‑061‑0210
Operator Certification: Scope 333‑061‑0220
Classification of Water Treatment Plants and Water Distribution Systems 333‑061‑0225
General Requirements Applying to Water Suppliers and Water Systems 333‑061‑0228
Certification Requirements for Small Water System Operators 333‑061‑0230
Contracting For Services 333‑061‑0232
General Requirements Applying to Water System Operators 333‑061‑0235
Operator Certification Requirements, Levels 1–4 333‑061‑0245
Applications for Certification Levels 1–4 333‑061‑0250
Examinations for Certification, Levels 1–4 333‑061‑0260
Certificate Renewal Levels 1–4 333‑061‑0265
Fees 333‑061‑0270
Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification 333‑061‑0272
Suspension of Certification 333‑061‑0305
Domestic Well Program: Purpose 333‑061‑0310
Scope 333‑061‑0324
Area of Public Health Concern 333‑061‑0325
Domestic Well Tests 333‑061‑0330
Accredited Laboratories 333‑061‑0335
Sample Collection 333‑061‑0400
Reducing Lead in School Drinking Water 333‑061‑0510
Applicability of Cyanotoxin Rules 333‑061‑0520
Definitions 333‑061‑0530
Health Advisory Levels 333‑061‑0540
Cyanotoxin Monitoring 333‑061‑0550
Analytical Methods 333‑061‑0560
Reporting 333‑061‑0570
Public Notification 333‑061‑0580
Record Keeping
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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