Or. Admin. R. 340-262-0400 - Purpose and Applicability of Rules
(1) The State of Oregon promotes the use of
cleaner solid fuel burning devices to reduce smoke created from wood heating
and other solid fuels. Smoke from wood burning can be a significant source of
air pollution and can have serious health consequences for people with asthma,
respiratory or heart conditions or other illnesses. Children and the elderly
are especially at risk.
(2) This
Division regulates the sale and use of residential and commercial solid fuel
burning devices to implement Oregon's air quality regulations for public health
and safety.
(3) Subject to the
requirements in this Division and ORS 468A.100 through 468A.180, the Lane
Regional Air Protection Agency is designated by the Environmental Quality
Commission as the agency responsible for implementing this Division within its
area of jurisdiction. The Regional Agency must implement the requirements and
procedures contained in this Division unless the Regional Agency adopts
superseding rules at least as restrictive as this Division.
Notes
This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan as adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under OAR 340-200-0040.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 468 & 468A
Stats. Implemented: ORS 468A.460 - 468A.515, 468A.100 - 468A.180
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