OAR 340-039-0003: Water Quality Trading Objectives

Water quality trading authorized under this rule must: (1) Be consistent with anti-degradation policies; (2) Not cause or contribute to an exceedance of water quality standards; (3) Be consistent with local, state, and federal water quality laws; (4) Be designed to result in a net reduction of pollutants from participating sources in the trading area; (5) Be designed to assist the state in attaining or maintaining water quality standards; (6) Be designed to assist in implementing TMDLs when applicable; (7) Be based on transparent and practical Best Management Practices (BMPs) quality standards to ensure that water quality benefits and credits are generated as planned; and (8) Not create localized adverse impacts on water quality and existing and designated beneficial uses.