To issue a site certificate for a proposed surface facility related to an underground gas storage reservoir, the Council must make the following findings:

1. (1) The proposed facility is located at distances in accordance with the schedule below from any existing permanent habitable dwelling:

   1. (a) Major facilities, such as compressor stations, stripping plants and main line dehydration stations -- 700 feet.
   2. (b) Minor facilities, such as offices, warehouses, equipment shops and odorant storage and injection equipment -- 50 feet.
   3. (c) Compressors rated less than 1,000 horsepower -- 350 feet.
   4. (d) Roads and road maintenance equipment housing -- 50 feet.
2. (2) The applicant has developed a program using technology that is both practicable and reliable to monitor the facility to ensure the public health and safety.

3. (3) In addition to the requirements of OAR 345, division 022, in an application for a site certificate for a surface facility related to an underground storage reservoir the applicant shall include the following information:

   1. (a) The design rates of natural or synthetic gas injection or withdrawal;
   2. (b) The compression horsepower required to operate at design injection or withdrawal rates;
   3. (c) The fuel type of the compressor;
   4. (d) The estimated carbon dioxide emissions from the compressor for the projected life of the facility; and
   5. (e) The proposed location of all wells.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 469.470 & 469.501

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 469.501

History

EFSC 2-2025, amend filed 04/02/2025, effective 04/02/2025
EFSC 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 5-15-07
EFSC 1-2002, f. & cert. ef. 4-3-02
EFSC 2-1999, f. & cert. ef. 4-14-99
EFSC 5-1994, f. & cert. ef. 11-30-94
EFCS 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-94
EFCS 5-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-16-93
EFSC 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-93, Renumbered from 345-100-0036
EFSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 1-19-81
EFSC 1-1980, f. & ef. 2-28-80