OAR 340-122-0215: Cleanup Rules for Leaking Petroleum UST Systems: Scope and Applicability

(1) OAR 340-122-0205 through 340-122-0360 of these rules apply to remediation of leaking petroleum UST systems required or undertaken in accordance with ORS 465.200 et seq. or 466.706, et seq. (2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule and OAR 340-122-0360(3), the Department may require that remediation of a release from a petroleum UST system be governed by OAR 340-122-0010 through 340-122-0115, if, based on the magnitude or complexity of the release or other considerations, the Department determines that application of OAR 340-122-0010 through 340-122-0115 is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare or the environment. (3) Remediation of releases from UST systems containing regulated substances, as defined in ORS 466.706(16), other than petroleum are governed by OAR 340-122-0010 through 340-122-0115 or as otherwise provided under applicable law. (4) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, remediation of releases from residential heating oil tanks are governed by OAR 340-177-0001 through 340-177-0120.