Or. Admin. R. 340-271-0390

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 340-271-0390 - Recordkeeping Requirements Related to BAER

(1) Recordkeeping requirements related to BAER assessments and five year BAER reports.

(a) The owner or operator of a covered stationary source that submits any information to DEQ related to a complete BAER assessment or five year BAER report conducted according to OAR 340-271-0310 must retain the following records, in paper or electronic format, for a period of at least ten years from the date the information is submitted to DEQ:

(A) A copy of the assessment or report submitted to DEQ;

(B) Any contract(s) with any independent third-party(ies) in relation to developing the assessment or report; and

(C) All other information and documentation used to support and inform development of the assessment or report.

(b) The owner or operator of the covered stationary source must make available to DEQ upon request all of the records it is required to retain according to this section. DEQ will specify the date by which the owner or operator of the covered stationary source must fulfill a records request from DEQ.

(2) Recordkeeping requirements related to compliance with a BAER order.

(a) The owner or operator of a covered stationary source issued a BAER order must retain the following records, in paper or electronic format, for a period of at least ten years from the applicable date specified below:

(A) All records and information related to a BAER order including but not limited to a copy of the most recently submitted complete BAER assessment and a copy of DEQ's written BAER order from the effective date of the BAER order;

(B) A copy of the permit modification application for the CPP permit addendum or the applicable permit application from the date it is submitted to DEQ;

(C) A copy of each progress report from the date it is submitted to DEQ; and

(D) All other information and documentation related to actions taken to comply with requirements in a BAER order from the effective date of the BAER order.

(b) The owner or operator of a covered stationary source issued a BAER order must make available to DEQ upon request all of the records it is required to retain according to this section. DEQ will specify the date by which the owner or operator of the covered stationary source must fulfill a records request from DEQ.

Or. Admin. R. 340-271-0390

DEQ 27-2021, adopt filed 12/16/2021, effective 12/16/2021

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468.020, 468A.025, 468A.040 & 468A.050

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468.020, 468A.025, 468A.040, 468A.050, 468.035, 468A.010, 468A.015 & 468A.045