Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 44 - CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF WASTE DISPOSAL WELLS OR OTHER UNDERGROUND INJECTION ACTIVITIES (UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL)
Section 340-044-0012 - Authorization of Underground Injection
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 340-044-0012
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Any underground injection activity, including the construction, modification, operation, or maintenance of any injection system, is prohibited unless it is:
(a) Excluded from this regulation in OAR
340-044-0013;
(b) Authorized by rule in OAR
340-044-0018
with inventory and registration information submitted to the Director;
or
(c) Authorized by a permit
issued by the Director or authorized representative.
(2) Permits shall not be issued for construction, maintenance or use of an underground injection system where any other treatment or disposal method that affords better protection of public health or water resources is reasonably available or possible.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 454.625, ORS 468.020, ORS 468B.020 & ORS 468B.165
Stats. Implemented: ORS 454.655, ORS 468B.025, ORS 468B.050, ORS 468B.053 & ORS 468B.160
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