OAR 340-208-0320
Nuisance Control Requirements: Best Work Practices Agreement

(1)

A person may voluntarily enter into an agreement with DEQ to implement specific practices to abate the suspected nuisance. This agreement may be modified by mutual consent of both parties. This agreement will be an Order for the purposes of enforcement under OAR 340 division 12.

(2)

For any source subject to OAR 340-216-0020 (Applicability and Jurisdiction) or 340-218-0020 (Applicability), the conditions outlined in the best work practices agreement will be incorporated into the permit at the next permit renewal or modification.

(3)

This agreement will remain in effect unless or until DEQ provides written notification to the person subject to the agreement that:

(a)

The agreement is superseded by conditions and requirements established later in a permit;

(b)

DEQ determines the activities that were the subject of the agreement no longer occur; or

(c)

DEQ determines that further reasonably available practices are necessary to abate the suspected nuisance.

(4)

The agreement will include one or more specific practices to abate the suspected nuisance. The agreement may contain other requirements including, but not limited to:

(a)

Monitoring and tracking the emission of air contaminants;

(b)

Logging complaints and the source’s response to the complaint;

(c)

Conducting a study to propose further refinements to best work practices.

(5)

DEQ will consult, as appropriate, with complainants with standing in the matter throughout the development, preparation, implementation, modification and evaluation of a best work practices agreement. DEQ will not require that complainants identify themselves to the source as part of the investigation and development of the best work practices agreement.

Source: Rule 340-208-0320 — Nuisance Control Requirements: Best Work Practices Agreement, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-208-0320 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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