OAR 340-232-0050: Exemptions

Natural gas-fired afterburners needed to comply with this division shall be operated during the months of May, June, July, August, and September. During other months, the afterburners may be turned off with prior written DEQ approval, provided that the operation of such devices is not required for purposes of occupational health or safety, or for the control of toxic substances, malodors, or other regulated pollutants, or for complying with visual air contaminant limitations. NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040.