OAR 340-040-0001: Preface

The Rules within this division establish the mandatory minimum groundwater quality protection requirements for federal and state agencies, cities, counties, industries, and citizens. Other federal, state, and local programs may contain additional or more stringent ground-water quality protection requirements. Unless specifically exempted by statute, groundwater quality protection requirements must meet or be equivalent to these rules. Removal and remedial actions subject to Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 466.540 to 466.590, 466.705 to 466.835 and 466.895 shall not be subject to the requirements of these rules.