Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 256 - MOTOR VEHICLES
Section 340-256-0330 - Emission Control System Inspection: Department of Defense Personnel Participating in the Privately Owned Vehicle Import Control Program
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
This rule documents DEQ's considerations regarding motor vehicle pollution control system requirements for Department of Defense personnel participating in the Privately Owned Vehicle Import Control Program.
(1) U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) personnel participating in the DOD Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Import Control Program operating a 1975 or newer model year vehicle, may temporarily remove catalytic converter systems, or, if applicable, exhaust gas oxygen (O2) sensor(s), if one of the following conditions is met:
(2) Persons may disconnect, deactivate or render inoperable any catalytic converter system or exhaust gas oxygen (O2) sensor(s) on 1975 or newer model year vehicle of DOD personnel participating in the DOD POV Import Control Program which will be driven to the port and surrendered for exportation under said program within ten working days.
(3) Unless otherwise exempt under this Division, vehicles must be configured as a vehicle certified by the EPA for sale and use within the United States under 40 C.F.R., part 86, subpart A.
(4) Documentation must be kept with the vehicle at all times while the vehicle is operated in the United States which provides sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with all appropriate qualifications and conditions of this exemption, including the following:
[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 468A.360
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468A.350 - 468A.400