Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 43 - CHEMICAL MINING
Section 340-043-0000 - Purpose and Policies
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) The purpose of these rules and guidelines is to prevent water pollution and protect the quality of the environment and public health in Oregon, consistent with the policies ofORS 468B.015 and 468B.020, by requiring application of all available and reasonable method for control of wastes and chemicals relative to design, construction, operation, and closure of mining operations which use cyanide or other toxic chemicals to extract metals or metal-bearing minerals from the ore and which produce wastes or wastewaters containing toxic materials.
(2) The following policies are established to provide further guidance regarding the level of environmental protection these rules are intended to achieve:
Stat. Auth.:ORS 468.020
Stats. Implemented:ORS 468B.015,ORS 468B.020,ORS 468B.048 & ORS 468B.155