OAR 340-012-0130
Determination of Violation Magnitude

(1)

The appropriate magnitude of each civil penalty is determined by first applying the selected magnitude in OAR 340-012-0135 (Selected Magnitude Categories). If none is applicable, the magnitude is moderate unless evidence shows that the magnitude is major under paragraph (3) or minor under paragraph (4).

(2)

The person against whom the violation is alleged has the opportunity and the burden to prove that a magnitude under paragraph (1), (3) or (4) of this rule is more probable than the alleged magnitude, regardless of whether the magnitude is alleged under OAR 340-012-0130 (Determination of Violation Magnitude) or 340-012-0135 (Selected Magnitude Categories).

(3)

The magnitude of the violation is major if DEQ finds that the violation had a significant adverse impact on human health or the environment. In making this finding, DEQ will consider all reasonably available information, including, but not limited to: the degree of deviation from applicable statutes or commission and DEQ rules, standards, permits or orders; the extent of actual effects of the violation; the concentration, volume, or toxicity of the materials involved; and the duration of the violation. In making this finding, DEQ may consider any single factor to be conclusive.

(4)

The magnitude of the violation is minor if DEQ finds that the violation had no more than a de minimis adverse impact on human health or the environment, and posed no more than a de minimis threat to human health or the environment. In making this finding, DEQ will consider all reasonably available information including, but not limited to: the degree of deviation from applicable statutes or commission and DEQ rules, standards, permits or orders; the extent of actual or threatened effects of the violation; the concentration, volume, or toxicity of the materials involved; and the duration of the violation.

Source: Rule 340-012-0130 — Determination of Violation Magnitude, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-012-0130.

340‑012‑0026
Policy 340‑012‑0028
Scope of Applicability 340‑012‑0030
Definitions 340‑012‑0038
Warning Letters, Pre-Enforcement Notices, and Notices of Permit Violation 340‑012‑0041
Formal Enforcement Actions 340‑012‑0045
Civil Penalty Determination Procedure 340‑012‑0053
Classification of Violations that Apply to all Programs 340‑012‑0054
Air Quality Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0055
Water Quality Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0060
Onsite Sewage Disposal Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0065
Solid Waste Management Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0066
Solid Waste Tire Management Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0067
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0068
Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0071
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0072
Used Oil Management Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0073
Environmental Cleanup Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0074
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Cleanup Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0079
Heating Oil Tank (HOT) Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0081
Oil and Hazardous Material Spill and Release Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0082
Contingency Planning Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0083
Ballast Water Management Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0097
Dry Cleaning Classification of Violations 340‑012‑0130
Determination of Violation Magnitude 340‑012‑0135
Selected Magnitude Categories 340‑012‑0140
Determination of Base Penalty 340‑012‑0145
Determination of Aggravating or Mitigating Factors 340‑012‑0150
Determination of Economic Benefit 340‑012‑0155
Additional or Alternate Civil Penalties 340‑012‑0160
DEQ Discretion Regarding Penalty Assessment 340‑012‑0162
Inability to Pay the Penalty 340‑012‑0165
Stipulated Penalties 340‑012‑0170
Compromise or Settlement of Civil Penalty by DEQ
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 340-012-0130’s source at or​.us