Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 204 - DESIGNATION OF AIR QUALITY AREAS
Section 340-204-0310 - Designation of Reattainment Areas
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 340-204-0310
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) The EQC may designate reattainment areas provided that DEQ submits a request for designation that includes the following information:
(a) At least three consecutive years of
monitoring data showing that an area that is currently designated by EPA as
nonattainment is attaining an ambient air quality standard; and
(b) A discussion of the reasons for the
proposed designation.
(2) Reserved for list of reattainment areas.
(3) An area designated as a reattainment area under section (2) will automatically be reclassified immediately upon:
(a) The EQC designating the area as a
maintenance area and EPA officially designating the area as an attainment area;
or
(b) The EQC rescinding the
designation based on a request by DEQ. DEQ will consider the following
information for rescinding the designation:
(A) Monitoring data that shows the area is
not meeting the ambient air quality standard; and
(B) A request by a local government.
NOTE: This rule, except sections (2) and (3), 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
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468A.025 & 468A.035
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