Or. Admin. Code § 340-039-0003

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 340-039-0003 - Water Quality Trading Objectives

Water quality trading authorized under this rule must:

(1) Be consistent with anti-degradation policies;

(2) Not cause or contribute to an exceedance of water quality standards;

(3) Be consistent with local, state, and federal water quality laws;

(4) Be designed to result in a net reduction of pollutants from participating sources in the trading area;

(5) Be designed to assist the state in attaining or maintaining water quality standards;

(6) Be designed to assist in implementing TMDLs when applicable;

(7) Be based on transparent and practical Best Management Practices (BMPs) quality standards to ensure that water quality benefits and credits are generated as planned; and

(8) Not create localized adverse impacts on water quality and existing and designated beneficial uses.

Or. Admin. Code § 340-039-0003

DEQ 15-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12/10/2015

Stat. Auth.: ORS 468.020, 468B.020, 468B.030, 468B.035, 468B.555

Stats. Implemented: ORS 468B.555