OAR 340-141-0001: Purpose and Applicability

(1) The purpose of these rules is to establish: (a) Fees for covered vessels and facilities; (b) Contingency preparedness and planning standards for covered vessels and facilities needing approved plans before operating in Oregon; and (c) Standards for preparation, management and maintenance of contingency plans. (2) Applicability: The owner or operator of an onshore facility, offshore facility and covered vessel must prepare, submit and use oil spill prevention and emergency response plans in accordance with the requirements of this Division. Federal plans required under 33 C.F.R. 154, 40 C.F.R. 109, 40 C.F.R. 110, or the Federal Oil Pollution Act of 1990 or plans required by other states may be submitted to satisfy plan requirements under this Division, if DEQ deems that such federal or state requirements equal or exceed those of DEQ.