Adopted rule
Filed: May 9, 2025
Effective: July 1, 2025
Rulemaking contact:
Diana Foss, 503-869-0770
Then Environmental Quality Commission adopted updates to OAR Chapter 340, Division 160, the rules that govern the licensing and work requirements for the contractors who perform services on regulated underground storage tank systems. The adopted rules clarify the language between the Underground Storage Tank contractor rules and the UST equipment rules aligning Oregon's rules with the federal regulations. The adopted rules also increase oversight of the testing, repair and construction work performed by licensed UST contractors to increase compliance with the UST regulations.
Advisory committee
DEQ convened an advisory committee to review the technical issues and fiscal impacts related to the proposed rules. In convening this committee, DEQ has appointed members that reflect the range of entities that are both directly and indirectly affected by proposed changes to the rules.
Meeting 3: Dec. 3, 2024
Meeting 2: Oct. 3, 2024
Meeting 1: Aug. 22, 2024