- (1) DEQ may, but is not required to, permit the use of alternative methods of measurement to determine compliance with the visible emissions standards in OAR 340-256-0100 and 340-256-0110 if DEQ determines that such alternative methods are demonstrated to be reproducible, selective, sensitive, accurate and applicable to a specific program. If DEQ permits the use of an alternative method of measurement, DEQ shall do so in writing in response to a request under section (2) of this rule.
- (2) Any person desiring to utilize alternative methods of measurement must submit a request to use alternative methods of measurement to DEQ. A request must include such specifications and test data as DEQ may require, together with a detailed specific program for utilizing the alternative methods, sufficient to show that the alternative methods are reproducible, selective, sensitive, accurate, and applicable to a specific program. DEQ may require any additional documentation that it deems necessary.
- (3) A person may not undertake a program using an alternative method of measurement without having obtained prior written approval of DEQ.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 468 & 468A
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 468A.360
History
DEQ 21-2020, amend filed 11/19/2020, effective 11/19/2020
DEQ 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-99, Renumbered from 340-024-0040
DEQ 8, f. 4-7-70, ef. 5-11-70