OAR 340-100-0021: Petitions for Equivalent Testing or Analytical Methods

(1) Any person seeking to add a testing or analytical method to OAR 340, division 101, 104 or 105 shall petition under this rule and OAR 340-100-0020. (2) Persons submitting petitions shall comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 260.21. (3) If the Department permits use of a new testing or analytical method, the method will be made available for public inspection in the manner indicated in OAR 340-100-0011(2). NOTE: In most instances, the Department will not consider approving a testing or analytical method until it has been approved by EPA.