Or. Admin. R. 340-242-0250

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

Section 340-242-0250 - What Alternatives Qualify as Equivalent Emission Reductions?

Equivalent emission reduction alternatives at the work site include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Use of alternative fueled vehicles (employer or employee vehicles);

(2) Vehicle scrappage (older high-emitting employee or employer vehicles);

(3) Forklift replacement (lower emitting technology);

(4) Lawn mower replacement (may include lawn mowers employees use at home if home is located within the Portland AQMA);

(5) Motor boat motor replacement (may include motor boats owned by employees who live within the Portland AQMA);

(6) Reductions in air pollution emissions from non-vehicle sources at the work site;

(7) Reductions in non-commute vehicle traffic to the work site or within the work site.

NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan as adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under OAR 340-200-0040.

Or. Admin. R. 340-242-0250

DEQ 17-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-14-96; DEQ 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-99, Renumbered from 340-030-1040

Stat. Auth.: ORS 468.020

Stats. Implemented: ORS 468A.363