OAR 340-170-0005
Authority, Purpose, and Scope
(1)
These rules are promulgated in accordance with and under the authority of ORS 466.706 (Definitions for ORS 466.706 to 466.882 and 466.994) through 466.835 (Compliance and correction costs as lien) and 466.895 through 466.995 (Criminal penalties) as amended by Chapter 1071, Oregon Laws, 1989 (House Bill 3080) and Chapter 863, Oregon Laws, 1991 (Senate Bill 1215).(2)
The purpose of these rules is to provide for the regulation of persons who receive reimbursement grants for UST tightness testing and soil assessment of underground storage tank facilities that contain motor fuel regulated by ORS 466.706 (Definitions for ORS 466.706 to 466.882 and 466.994) through 466.835 (Compliance and correction costs as lien) and 466.895 through 466.995 (Criminal penalties); and to provide assistance to owners of underground storage tanks in meeting Environmental Protection Agency requirements and obtaining financial responsibility coverage.(3)
These rules establish requirements and standards for:(a)
Reimbursement grant of up to 50 percent, not to exceed $3,000, for UST tightness testing and soil assessment;(b)
Procedures for applying and qualifying for a reimbursement grant;(c)
Administration and enforcement of these rules by the Department.(4)
Scope: OAR 340-170-0010 (Definitions) through 340-170-0080 (Reimbursement Grant Payment) applies to persons who receive reimbursement grants for UST tightness testing and soil assessment.
Source:
Rule 340-170-0005 — Authority, Purpose, and Scope, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=340-170-0005.