Or. Admin. R. 340-223-0020

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

Section 340-223-0020 - Definitions

The definitions in OAR 340-200-0020 and this rule apply to this division. If the same term is defined in this rule and OAR 340-200-0020, the definition in this rule takes precedence.

(1) "Emissions unit" means any part or activity of a source that emits or has the potential to emit more than 20 tons of any single or combination of round II regional haze pollutants.

(2) "Round II regional haze pollutants" means the pollutants DEQ has identified in round II of regional haze that contribute to visibility impacts in Class I areas, which are sulfur dioxide, particulate matter of a nominal diameter of 10 microns or less, and nitrogen oxides.

(3) "Round II of regional haze" means the combination of information collection, technical demonstrations, control strategies, commitments, rules, orders, and any other actions that make up DEQ's development and implementation of the 2018 through 2028 long-term strategy for reducing haze in Oregon's Class I areas that will be submitted or that have been submitted to EPA as part of the state implementation plan.

[NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.]

Or. Admin. R. 340-223-0020

DEQ 3-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-30-09; DEQ 14-2010, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-10; DEQ 13-2019, amend filed 05/16/2019, effective 5/16/2019; DEQ 14-2021, amend filed 07/26/2021, effective 7/26/2021

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Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468 & 468A

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468A.025