Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 340 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Division 94 - SOLID WASTE: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS
Section 340-094-0020 - State Flexibility

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 340-094-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) The provisions ofTitle 40, CFR, Part 258, shall apply even where the Director is allowed to specify alternative schedules, procedures or designs, unless an applicant or permittee can demonstrate to the Department's satisfaction pursuant to section (2) of this rule that an alternative schedule, procedure or design is at least as protective of the environment as the provisions inPart 258or any more stringent requirements specified in OAR Chapter 340, Divisions 93 through 97.

(2) The Director or his/her designate may approve an alternative schedule, procedure or design, per the following procedure:

(a) The applicant shall request in writing a waiver from the specific requirement;

(b) The request shall include supporting scientific documentation;

(c) The approval is not valid until approved in writing by the Department.

(3) The Department will exercise its authority to issue Letter Authorizations and to grant variances, exceptions and waivers in a manner consistent with the requirements of40 CFR, Part 258.

Stat. Auth.:ORS 459.005 -ORS 459.418 &ORS 459A.100 -ORS 459A.120

Stats. Implemented:ORS 459.225

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