Or. Admin. R. 340-236-0320 - Monitoring of Reduction Facilities

(1)

(a) When requested by DEQ for the purpose of formulating plans in conjunction with industries who are or may be sources of air pollution, and to investigate sources of air pollution, monitoring data must be submitted for plant operational periods and must include:

(A) Continuous or at least hourly influent and effluent temperature readings on the condenser;

(B) Continuous or at least hourly temperature readings on the after-burner;

(C) Estimated weights of finished products processed in pounds per hour;

(D) Hours of operation per day; and

(E) A narrative description to accurately portray control practices, including the housekeeping measures employed.

(b) Except as otherwise required under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.410 to 192.505, when requested by the plant manager any information relating to processing or production must be kept confidential by DEQ and may not be disclosed or made available to competitors or their representatives in the rendering industry.

(2) Whenever a breakdown of operating facilities occurs or unusual loads or conditions are encountered that cause or may cause release of excessive and malodorous gases or vapors, DEQ must be immediately notified.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 340-236-0320

SA 30, f. 6-7-68, ef. 8-1-68; DEQ 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-93; DEQ 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-99, Renumbered from 340-025-0060; DEQ 7-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4/16/2015

Stat. Auth.: ORS 468.020, 468A.025, 468A.050 & 468A.070

Stats. Implemented: ORS 468A.025, 468A.050 & 468A.070