OAR 340-204-0310: Designation of Reattainment Areas

(1) The EQC may designate reattainment areas provided that DEQ submits a request for designation that includes the following information: (a) At least three consecutive years of monitoring data showing that an area that is currently designated by EPA as nonattainment is attaining an ambient air quality standard; and (b) A discussion of the reasons for the proposed designation. (2) Reserved for list of reattainment areas. (3) An area designated as a reattainment area under section (2) will automatically be reclassified immediately upon: (a) The EQC designating the area as a maintenance area and EPA officially designating the area as an attainment area; or (b) The EQC rescinding the designation based on a request by DEQ. DEQ will consider the following information for rescinding the designation: (A) Monitoring data that shows the area is not meeting the ambient air quality standard; and (B) A request by a local government. [NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.]