OAR 340-258-0140: Oxygenated Gasoline: Per Gallon Oxygen Content Standard
Edition: Current OARD snapshotEffective: 1999-10-14Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) All gasoline sold or dispensed for use during the control period described in OAR 340-258-0110(2), for use in each control area described in 340-204-0090, by each CAR or blender CAR using the Per Gallon Oxygen Content Standard Compliance Option, must be blended to contain not less than 2.7 percent oxygen by weight, except where otherwise required by 340-258-0310. Oxygen content calculations must be performed as required in 340-258-0120. (2) Compliance calculation on a per gallon basis: (a) Each gallon of gasoline sold or dispensed by a CAR or blender CAR for use within each control area during the control period shall have an oxygen content of at least 2.7 percent by weight, except where otherwise required by OAR 340-258-0310; (b) In addition, the CAR or blender CAR is prohibited from selling or purchasing oxygen credits based on gasoline for which compliance is calculated under this alternative per gallon method.
Official history and status
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468A
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468A.420
History: DEQ 14-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-14-99, Renumbered from 340-022-0503 DEQ 15-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-4-93
This rule cites
- OAR 340-258-0110 — resolved
- OAR 340-258-0310 — resolved
Cited by
- OAR 340-258-0110: Oxygenated Gasoline: Purpose and General Requirements
- OAR 340-258-0130: Oxygenated Gasoline: Compliance Options
- OAR 340-258-0210: Oxygenated Gasoline: Recordkeeping
- OAR 340-258-0230: Oxygenated Gasoline: Prohibited Activities
- OAR 340-258-0260: Oxygenated Gasoline: Defenses for Prohibited Activities
- OAR 340-258-0310: Oxygenated Gasoline: Contingency Provision for Carbon Monoxide Nonattainment Areas
Official source: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/