OAR 340-220-0010: Purpose, Scope And Applicability

(1) The purpose of this division is to provide owners and operators of Oregon Title V Operating Permit program sources and DEQ with the criteria and procedures to determine emissions and fees based on air emissions and specific activities. (2) This division applies to Oregon Title V Operating Permit program sources as defined in OAR 340-200-0020. (3) The owner or operator may elect to pay emission fees for each regulated pollutant on either actual emissions or permitted emissions. (4) Sources subject to the Oregon Title V Operating Permit program defined in OAR 340-200-0020, are subject to both an annual base fee established under 340-220-0030 and an emission fee calculated under 340-220-0040. (5) Sources subject to the Oregon Title V Operating Permit program may also be subject to specific activity fees (OAR 340-220-0050 and 340-216-0090). (6) DEQ will credit owners and operators of new Oregon Title V Operating Permit program sources for the unused portion of paid Annual Fees. The credit will begin from the date DEQ receives the Title V permit application. (7) Subject to the requirements in this division and OAR 340-200-0010(3), LRAPA is designated by the EQC to implement the rules in this division within its area of jurisdiction.