OAR 340-246-0070
Air Toxics Science Advisory Committee
(1)
Purpose. The Commission recognizes the many scientific uncertainties associated with the effects of air toxics, and the continuing development of new information in this field. An Air Toxics Science Advisory Committee (ATSAC), will advise DEQ, and in its jurisdiction, the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority, on technical issues and evaluation of the state air toxics program. The ATSAC will provide advice on the technical aspects of risk assessment. It will not provide risk management or policy recommendations. The ATSAC will perform the following functions:(a)
Review ambient benchmarks for the state air toxics program;(b)
Advise DEQ on developing a risk assessment methodology to be used in the Safety Net Program in OAR 340-246-0190 (Air Toxics Safety Net Program (0190 through 0230)) (5) and (6);(c)
Advise DEQ on selecting sources for the Safety Net program. The ATSAC will evaluate potential Safety Net sources identified by DEQ to determine whether they qualify for the Safety Net Program, as specified in OAR 340-246-0190 (Air Toxics Safety Net Program (0190 through 0230)) through 0230;(d)
Evaluate overall progress in reducing emissions of and exposure to air toxics by considering trends in emissions and ambient concentrations of air toxics. The ATSAC will periodically advise DEQ on air toxics program effectiveness and make technical recommendations for program development concerning the possible adverse environmental effects of air toxics and risk from exposure to multiple air toxics; and(e)
Provide advisory opinions on questions requiring scientific expertise, as requested by DEQ.(2)
Membership. The ATSAC will be composed of highly qualified members with experience relevant to air toxics. There will be at least five but no more than seven members. The following disciplines will be represented on the ATSAC:(a)
Toxicology;(b)
Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering;(c)
Risk Assessment;(d)
Epidemiology/Biostatistics;(e)
Medicine (Physician) with training or experience in Public Health; and(f)
Air Pollution Modeling, Monitoring, Meteorology or Engineering.(3)
Appointment. DEQ’s Air Quality Division Administrator will nominate potential members to the Director. Before making these nominations, the Administrator will develop a list of candidates by consulting with government, public, and private organizations involved in work relevant to air toxics. The Director will appoint ATSAC members with concurrence by the Commission.(4)
Term. Air Toxics Science Advisory Committee members will serve a three-year term. Initial terms will be staggered for continuity and transfer of work so that members of the first ATSAC may serve more or less than three years.(5)
Operation.(a)
No member may have an actual or potential conflict of interest, as those terms are defined by ORS 244.020 (Definitions).(b)
The ATSAC will meet as necessary.(6)
Procedures, Bylaws, and Decision-making Process. At a minimum, the ATSAC will observe the procedures specified below. The ATSAC will develop other necessary procedures and bylaws in consultation with DEQ.(a)
Final decisions must be made by a quorum of members, based on consensus when possible. If consensus is not possible, decisions will be made by majority vote with a quorum present.(b)
If necessary, DEQ may obtain a facilitator to assist the ATSAC.(c)
The bylaws will include provisions for removing a member for cause, with concurrence by the Commission.
Source:
Rule 340-246-0070 — Air Toxics Science Advisory Committee, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=340-246-0070.