Or. Admin. Code § 603-095-0900

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 603-095-0900 - Purpose

(1) These rules have been developed to implement a water quality management area plan for the Malheur River Basin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area pursuant to authorities vested in the department through ORS 568.900 -- 568.933 and ORS 561.190 -- 561.191. The area plan is known as the Malheur River Basin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan.

(2) The purpose of these rules is to outline requirements for landowners in the Malheur River Basin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area to prevent and control water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion. Compliance with Division 95 rules is expected to aid in the achievement of applicable water quality standards in the Malheur River Basin Water Quality Management Area.

(3) Failure to comply with any provisions of the Malheur River Basin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan:

(a) Does not constitute a violation of OAR 603-090-0000 to 603-090-0120, or of OAR 603-095-0010 to OAR 603-095-0960;

(b) Is not intended by the department to be evidence of a violation of any federal, state, or local law by any person.

(4) Nothing in the Malheur River Basin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan shall be:

(a) Construed as an effluent limitation or standard under the federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 USC §§ 1251 - 1376;

(b) Used to interpret any requirement of OAR 603-095-0900 to OAR 603-095-0960.

Or. Admin. Code § 603-095-0900

DOA 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-01

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561.190, ORS 561.191

Stats Implemented: ORS 568.900 - ORS 568.933