Or. Admin. R. 340-204-0310

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 340-204-0310 - Designation of Reattainment Areas

(1) The EQC may designate reattainment areas provided that DEQ submits a request for designation that includes the following information:

(a) At least three consecutive years of monitoring data showing that an area that is currently designated by EPA as nonattainment is attaining an ambient air quality standard; and

(b) A discussion of the reasons for the proposed designation.

(2) Reserved for list of reattainment areas.

(3) An area designated as a reattainment area under section (2) will automatically be reclassified immediately upon:

(a) The EQC designating the area as a maintenance area and EPA officially designating the area as an attainment area; or

(b) The EQC rescinding the designation based on a request by DEQ. DEQ will consider the following information for rescinding the designation:

(A) Monitoring data that shows the area is not meeting the ambient air quality standard; and

(B) A request by a local government.

NOTE: This rule, except sections (2) and (3), is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.

Or. Admin. R. 340-204-0310

DEQ 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4/16/2015; DEQ 19-2022, amend filed 11/18/2022, effective 3/1/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468.020 & 468A

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468A.025 & 468A.035