OAR 340-216-0094: Temporary Closure

(1) A permittees that temporarily suspends activities for which an ACDP is required may apply for a fee reduction due to temporary closure. However, the anticipated period of closure must exceed six months and must not be due to regular maintenance or seasonal limitations. (2) DEQ will prorate annual fees for temporary closure based on the length of the closure in a calendar year, but will not be less than one half of the regular annual fee for the source. (3) A source who has received Department approval for payment of the temporary closure fee must obtain authorization from DEQ prior to resuming permitted activities. An owner or operator of the source must submit written notification, together with the prorated annual fee for the remaining months of the year, to DEQ at least thirty (30) days before startup and specify in the notification the earliest anticipated startup date. NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.