OAR 340-172-0005: Authority, Purpose, and Scope

(1) These rules are promulgated in accordance with and under the authority of ORS 466.706 to 466.835 as amended by Chapter 863, Oregon Laws, 1991 (Senate Bill 1215). (2) The purpose of these rules is to: (a) Provide for the regulation of persons who receive financial assistance for UST project work and buying UST insurance for underground storage tank facilities that hold or have held an accumulation of motor fuel for resale; and (b) Provide financial assistance to persons owning or responsible for underground storage tanks that hold or have held an accumulation of motor fuel for resale and are regulated by ORS 466.706 to 466.835 and federal regulations 40 CFR 280. (3) These rules establish requirements and procedures for: (a) Applying and qualifying for financial assistance; and (b) Administration and enforcement of these rules by the Department.