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.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 468.020, 468B.020, 468B.030, 468B.035 & 468B.555
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 468B.555
History
DEQ 15-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-15