OAR 340-178-0005
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) as amended by Chapter 863, Oregon Laws, 1991 (Senate Bill 1215). These rules are in addition to OAR 340, division 172.

(2)

The purpose of these rules is to:

(a)

Provide for the regulation of persons who receive reduced interest rate loans for UST project work;

(b)

Provide assistance to owners of underground storage tanks regulated by ORS 466.706 (Definitions for ORS 466.706 to 466.882 and 466.994) to 466.835 (Compliance and correction costs as lien) and federal regulation 40 CFR 280; and

(c)

Provide for the regulation of commercial lending institutions who issue reduced interest rate loans for UST project work.

(3)

These rules establish requirements and standards for:

(a)

Reduced interest rates on loans for UST project work;

(b)

Applying and qualifying for interest rate payment to commercial lending institutions;

(c)

Administration and enforcement of these rules by the Department.

Source: Rule 340-178-0005 — Authority, Purpose, and Scope, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-178-0005.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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