OAR 340-044-0012
Authorization of Underground Injection

(1)

Any underground injection activity, including the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of any injection system, is prohibited unless it is:

(a)

Excluded from this regulation in OAR 340-044-0013 (Exclusions from Underground Injection Control Regulations);

(b)

Authorized by rule in OAR 340-044-0018 (Authorization of Underground Injection by Rule) with inventory and registration information submitted to the Director; or

(c)

Authorized by a permit issued by the Director or authorized representative.

(2)

Permits shall not be issued for construction, maintenance or use of an underground injection system where any other treatment or disposal method that affords better protection of public health or water resources is reasonably available or possible.

Source: Rule 340-044-0012 — Authorization of Underground Injection, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-044-0012.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 340-044-0012’s source at or​.us