OAR 340-135-0040: Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes Identification

(1) Toxic substances as defined in ORS 465.003(9) and hazardous wastes as defined in 465.003(5) are subject to the planning and reporting requirements set forth in this rule, except those materials listed in 340-135-0030(2)(b) of this rule. (2) The Environmental Quality Commission may add or delete toxic substances and hazardous wastes or modify the definition of large user as provided by ORS 465.009. The Commission will consider, at a minimum, the following conditions when adding, modifying, or deleting from the lists: (a) Proportionate volume of toxic substance or hazardous waste unique to Oregon; or (b) Amount of regional solid waste or hazardous waste off-site disposal or treatment capacity; or (c) Impact on statewide or regional air quality, surface water quality, groundwater quality, or other environmental qualities.