In order to restore and maintain the quality of the air resources of the state in a condition as free from air pollution as is practicable, consistent with the overall public welfare of the state, it is the policy of the EQC:

1. (1) To eliminate open burning disposal practices where alternative disposal methods are feasible and practicable;
2. (2) To encourage the development of alternative disposal methods;
3. (3) To emphasize resource recovery;
4. (4) To regulate specified types of open burning;
5. (5) To encourage utilization of the highest and best practicable burning methods to minimize emissions where other disposal practices are not feasible; and

6. (6) To require specific programs and timetables for compliance with this division.

   NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 468.020 & 468A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 468A.025, 468A.035 & 468A.460 – 468A.515

History

DEQ 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4-16-15
DEQ 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-99, Renumbered from 340-023-0025
DEQ 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-93
DEQ 27-1981, f. & ef. 9-8-81
DEQ 123, f. & ef. 10-20-76