Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 50 - LAND APPLICATION OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY BIOSOLIDS, BIOSOLIDS DERIVED PRODUCTS, AND DOMESTIC SEPTAGE
Section 340-050-0005 - Purpose
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) It is the purpose of these rules and best management practices to protect the environment and public health in Oregon by prescribing the methods, procedures and restrictions required for the safe handling and use of domestic wastewater treatment facility solids, biosolids, biosolids derived products, and domestic septage. These rules implement a program for biosolids and domestic septage management which satisfies or exceeds minimum federal regulations pertaining to land application.
(2) Industrial process water solids, agricultural wastes and sewerage waste water are not included in these rules.
Stat. Auth.:ORS 468
Stats. Implemented:ORS 468B