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OR Rev Stat § 466.275 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.275 - Permit application for PCB disposal facility.

Permit applications submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality for managing, operating, constructing, developing or establishing a PCB disposal facility must contain the following: (1) The management program for the operation of the facility including the person to be responsible for the operation of the facility and a resume of the person’s qualifications, the proposed method of disposal, the proposed method of pretreatment or decontamination of the facility, if any, and the proposed emergency measures to be provided at the facility. (2) A description of the size and type of facility to be constructed, including the height and type of fencing to be used, the size and construction of structures or buildings, warning signs, notices and alarms to be used, the type of drainage and waste treatment facilities and maximum capacity of such facilities, the location and source of each water supply to be used and the location and the type of fire control facilities to be provided at the facility. (3) A preliminary engineering sketch and flow chart showing proposed plans and specifications for the construction and development of the disposal facility and the waste treatment and water supply facilities, if any, to be used at the facility. (4) The exact location and place where the applicant proposes to operate and maintain the PCB disposal facility, including the legal description of the lands included within the facility. (5) A geologist’s survey report indicating land formation, location of water resources and direction of the flows thereof and the geologist’s opinion relating to the potential of contamination of water resources including but not limited to possible sources of such contamination. (6) The names and addresses of the applicant’s current or proposed insurance carriers, including copies of insurance policies then in effect. [1985 c.670 §18; 1987 c.540 §40]
OR Rev Stat § 466.280 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.280 - Copies of application to be sent to affected state agencies.

Upon receipt of an application for a PCB disposal facility permit, the Department of Environmental Quality shall cause copies of the application to be sent to affected state agencies, including the Oregon Health Authority, the Public Utility Commission, the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Water Resources Director. Each agency shall respond within the period specified by the Department of Environmental Quality by making a written recommendation as to whether the permit application should be granted. Recommendation from other agencies shall be considered in determining whether to grant the permit. [1985 c.670 §19; 1987 c.540 §41; 2009 c.595 §945]
OR Rev Stat § 466.285 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.285 - Notice of hearings on application.

(1) Prior to holding hearings on a PCB disposal facility permit application, the Environmental Quality Commission shall cause notice to be given in the county or counties where the proposed facility is to be located in a manner reasonably calculated to notify interested and affected persons of the permit application. (2) The notice shall contain information regarding the approximate location of the facility and the type and amount of PCB intended for disposal at the facility, and shall fix a time and place for a public hearing. In addition, the notice shall contain a statement that any person interested in or affected by the proposed PCB disposal facility shall have opportunity to testify at the hearing. [1985 c.670 §20; 1987 c.540 §42]
OR Rev Stat § 466.290 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.290 - Public hearing in area of proposed facility required.

The Environmental Quality Commission shall conduct a public hearing in the county or counties where a proposed PCB disposal facility is located and may conduct hearings at other places as the Department of Environmental Quality considers suitable. At the hearing the applicant may present the application and the public may appear or be represented in support of or in opposition to the application. [1985 c.670 §21]
OR Rev Stat § 466.295 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.295 - Examination of applications; recommendation to commission; decision as to issuance; notice to applicant.

(1) At the close of the application period under ORS 466.040, the Department of Environmental Quality shall examine and review all PCB disposal facility permit applications submitted to the Environmental Quality Commission and make such investigations as the department considers necessary, and make a recommendation to the commission as to whether to issue the permit. (2) After reviewing the department’s recommendations under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall decide whether or not to issue the permit. It shall cause notice of its decision to be given to the applicant by certified mail at the address designated in the application. The decision of the commission is subject to judicial review under ORS 183.480. [1985 c.670 §22; 1987 c.540 §43]
OR Rev Stat § 466.300 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.300 - Restrictions on commission authority to issue permit.

The Environmental Quality Commission may not issue a permit under ORS 466.295 for any facility designed to dispose of PCB by incineration unless: (1) The facility is also equipped to incinerate hazardous waste; and (2) The applicant has received all federal and state licenses and permits required to operate a hazardous waste incinerator. [1985 c.670 §23; 1987 c.540 §44]
OR Rev Stat § 466.305 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.305 - Investigation of complaints; hearing; order.

 (1) The Department of Environmental Quality shall investigate any complaint made to it by any person that the operation of any PCB disposal facility is unsafe or that the operation is in violation of a condition of the operator’s permit or any provisions of ORS 466.025 to 466.065, 466.250, 466.255 (2) and (3) and 466.260 to 466.340 or the rules adopted under ORS 466.025 to 466.065, 466.250, 466.255 (2) and (3) and 466.260 to 466.350. Upon receiving a complaint, the department shall furnish a copy of the complaint to the person holding the permit to operate the PCB disposal facility. (2) If, after making an investigation under subsection (1) of this section, the department is satisfied that sufficient grounds exist to justify a hearing upon the complaint, it shall give 10 days’ written notice of the time and place of the hearing and the matters to be considered at the hearing. Both the complainant and the respondent are entitled to be heard, produce evidence and offer exhibits and to require the attendance of witnesses at the hearing. (3) An administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 shall hear the matter. Within 30 days after the date of the hearing and after considering all evidence and testimony submitted, the Environmental Quality Commission shall make a specific order as it considers necessary. Any order issued by the commission under this subsection shall be subject to judicial review in the manner provided by ORS 183.480 for judicial review of orders in contested cases. The costs of reporting and of transcribing the hearing for the purpose of judicial review shall be paid by the party seeking judicial review. [1985 c.670 §24; 1987 c.540 §45; 1999 c.849 §§96,97; 2003 c.75 §40]
OR Rev Stat § 466.310 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.310 - Monitoring, inspection and surveillance program; access to facility and records.

The Department of Environmental Quality shall establish and operate a monitoring, inspection and surveillance program over all PCB disposal facilities or may contract with any qualified public or private agency other than the owner or permittee to do so. Owners and operators of a PCB disposal facility must allow necessary access to the PCB disposal facility and to its records, including those required by other public agencies, for the monitoring, inspection and surveillance program to operate. [1985 c.670 §25; 1987 c.540 §46]
OR Rev Stat § 466.315 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.315 - Procedure for emergency.

(1) Whenever, in the judgment of the Department of Environmental Quality, there is reasonable cause to believe that a clear and immediate danger to the public health or safety or to the environment exists from the continued operation of the facility, without hearing or prior notice, the department shall order the operation of the facility halted by service of the order on the facility operator or an agent of the operator. (2) Within 24 hours after the order is served, the department must appear in the appropriate circuit court to petition for the equitable relief required to protect the public health or safety or the environment and may begin proceedings to revoke the permit if grounds for revocation exist. [1985 c.670 §26; 1987 c.540 §47]
OR Rev Stat § 466.320 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.320 - Conditions for holding permit.

Each PCB disposal facility permittee under ORS 466.025 to 466.065, 466.250, 466.255 (2) and (3) and 466.260 to 466.350 shall be required to do the following as a condition to holding the permit: (1) Proceed expeditiously with and complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications approved and the rules adopted under ORS 466.025 to 466.065, 466.250, 466.255 (2) and (3) and 466.260 to 466.350. (2) Commence operation, management or supervision of the PCB disposal facility on completion of the project and not to permanently discontinue the operation, management or supervision of the facility without the approval of the Department of Environmental Quality. (3) Maintain sufficient liability insurance or equivalent financial assurance in such amounts as determined by the department to be reasonably necessary to compensate for damage to the public health and safety and environment. (4) Establish emergency procedures and safeguards necessary to prevent accidents and reasonably foreseeable risks. (5) Restore, to the extent reasonably practicable, the area of the facility to its original condition when use of the area is terminated as a facility. (6) Maintain a cash bond or other equivalent financial assurance in the name of the state and in an amount estimated by the department to be sufficient to cover any costs of closing the facility and monitoring it or providing for its security after closure, to secure performance of permit requirements and to provide for any remedial action by the state necessary to protect the public health and safety and the environment following facility closure. The financial assurance shall remain on deposit for the duration of the permit and until the end of the post-closure period, except as the assurance may be released or modified by the department. (7) Report periodically to the department on the volume and types of PCB received at the facility, their manner of disposition and the fees collected therefor. (8) Maintain other plans and exhibits pertaining to the facility and its operation as determined by the department to be reasonably necessary to protect the public health or safety or the environment. (9) Maintain records of any PCB identified under provisions of ORS 466.025 to 466.065, 466.250, 466.255 (2) and (3) and 466.260 to 466.350 which is stored, treated or disposed of at the facility and the manner in which the PCB was stored, treated, transported or disposed of. The records shall be retained for the period of time determined by the Environmental Quality Commission. (10) Assure that all personnel who are employed by the permittee are trained in proper procedures for handling, transfer, transport, treatment, disposal and storage of PCB including but not limited to familiarization with all contingency plans. (11) If disposal is by incineration, the facility must also incinerate a reasonable ratio of hazardous waste. [1985 c.670 §27; 1987 c.284 §2; 1987 c.540 §48]
OR Rev Stat § 466.325 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.325 - Annual fee.

An annual fee may be required of every PCB disposal facility permittee under ORS 466.025 to 466.065, 466.250, 466.255 (2) and (3) and 466.260 to 466.350. The fee shall be in an amount determined by the Environmental Quality Commission to be adequate to carry on the monitoring, inspection and surveillance program established under ORS 466.310 and to cover related administrative costs. All such fees are continuously appropriated to the Department of Environmental Quality to pay the cost of the program under ORS 466.310. [1985 c.670 §28; 1987 c.540 §49]
OR Rev Stat § 466.330 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.330 - Acquisition by state of real property for disposal of PCB.

The Environmental Quality Commission may acquire real property for the disposal of PCB by instituting condemnation proceedings therefor to be conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 35. [1985 c.670 §29]
OR Rev Stat § 466.335 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.335 - Consequences of revocation.

(1) If the Environmental Quality Commission revokes a PCB disposal facility permit under ORS 466.170, the commission may: (a) Close the existing PCB disposal site or facility; or (b) Direct the Department of Environmental Quality to acquire an existing facility or site for the disposal or treatment of PCB according to the provisions of subsection (2) of this section. (2) The department may, upon direction from the commission and after payment of just compensation, acquire and own an existing facility for use in the disposal of PCB. In order to secure such a facility, the commission may modify or waive any of the requirements of ORS chapter 459 and ORS 466.005 to 466.385, 466.990 (1) and (2) and 466.992, but not ORS 469.375 or 469.525, if the commission finds that waiver or modification: (a) Is necessary to make operation of the facility economically feasible; and (b) Will not endanger the public health and safety or the environment. [1985 c.670 §30; 1987 c.540 §50; 1993 c.422 §27; 1993 c.560 §105]
OR Rev Stat § 466.340 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.340 - Restrictions on treatment or disposal of PCB at facility.

(1) The Department of Environmental Quality may limit, prohibit or otherwise restrict the treatment or disposal of PCB at a disposal facility if appropriate to protect public health and safety or the environment. (2) The department shall monitor the origin and volume of PCB received at a disposal facility acquired and regulated under ORS 466.335, and may curtail or reduce the volume of the PCB that may be accepted for disposal as necessary to: (a) Protect public health and safety or the environment; or (b) Assure that the operation of the facility is economically feasible. (3) The department shall not accept any PCB at a disposal facility owned by the state from a state that is not a party to the Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management as set forth in ORS 469.930. [1985 c.670 §31]
OR Rev Stat § 466.345 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.345 - PCB facility permit fee.

(1) The PCB disposal facility permit shall require a fee based either on the volume of PCB accepted at the facility or a percentage of the fee collected, or both. The fees shall be calculated in amounts estimated to produce over the facility use period a sum sufficient to: (a) Secure performance of permit requirements; (b) Close the facility; (c) Provide for any monitoring or security of the facility after closure; and (d) Provide for any remedial action by the state necessary after closure to protect the public health and safety and the environment. (2) The amount so paid shall be held in a separate account and when the amount paid in by the permittee together with the earnings thereon equals the amount of the financial assurance required under ORS 466.320, the permittee shall be allowed to withdraw the financial assurance. (3) If the facility is closed before the fees reach an amount equal to the financial assurance, appropriate adjustment shall be made and the reduced portion of the financial assurance may be withdrawn. [1985 c.670 §32; 1987 c.284 §4; 1987 c.540 §51]
OR Rev Stat § 466.350 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.350 - Post-closure permit; fee.

(1) At the time a PCB disposal facility is closed, the person permitted under ORS 466.025 to 466.065, 466.250, 466.255 (2) and (3) and 466.260 to 466.350 to operate the facility must obtain a post-closure permit from the Department of Environmental Quality. (2) A post-closure permit issued under this section must be maintained until the end of the post-closure period established by the Environmental Quality Commission by rule. (3) In order to obtain a post-closure permit the permittee must provide post-closure care which shall include at least the following: (a) Monitoring and security of the PCB disposal facility; and (b) Any remedial action necessary to protect the public health and safety and environment. (4) The commission may by rule establish a post-closure permit application fee. [1985 c.670 §33; 1987 c.540 §52]
OR Rev Stat § 466.355 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.355 - Interstate cooperation regarding toxics use and hazardous waste reduction programs.

(1) The Department of Environmental Quality shall work with representatives of the States of Washington, Idaho and Alaska to establish provisions in each state to assure that any generator disposing of hazardous waste or PCB at an Oregon hazardous waste or PCB disposal facility has implemented a toxics use reduction and hazardous waste reduction program substantially equivalent to any toxics use reduction and hazardous waste reduction program required of Oregon generators. (2) The department shall report to the appropriate legislative interim committee on the department’s progress in carrying out the purpose of subsection (1) of this section. [1989 c.833 §100]
OR Rev Stat § 466.357 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.357 - Requirements for certain generators of hazardous waste.

Any person operating a hazardous waste or PCB disposal facility pursuant to a permit issued under ORS 466.005 to 466.385 shall not accept hazardous waste or PCB from an Oregon generator unless the generator first certifies that the generator has implemented a toxics use reduction and hazardous waste reduction program as required under Oregon law, or with respect to an out-of-state generator, the generator has certified compliance with the waste minimization requirements of section 224(a) of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, P.L. 98-616. [1989 c.833 §99]
OR Rev Stat § 466.360 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 13 - Housing, Games, Environment|Chapter 466 - Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II|Section 466.360 - Policy.

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that: (a) Disposal sites exist on certain lots or parcels of real property within Oregon that may restrict future land development or constitute a potential hazard to the health, safety and welfare of Oregon’s citizens, particularly if present or future owners use or modify the parcels without taking into consideration the use restrictions or environmental hazards posed by the former disposal activity. (b) Permits, licenses and approvals that have been or may be granted by the Environmental Quality Commission, the Department of Environmental Quality or the Energy Facility Siting Council authorizing disposal of waste upon real property protect the health, safety and welfare of Oregon citizens only if adequate notice of post-closure use restrictions is given to future purchasers of the real property. (c) Disposal sites created prior to regulation may be potentially hazardous if use restrictions are not imposed. (d) Proper precautions and maintenance cannot be taken and continued unless the location of the disposal site, the nature and extent of its potential hazard and use restrictions are known to cities and counties and those who own and occupy the property. (2) It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to give notice to local governments of potential hazardous disposal sites and to impose use restrictions on those sites. [1985 c.273 §2]