OAR 340-260-0010: Purpose and Applicability

The purpose of OAR 340-260-0010 through 340-260-0030 is to reduce the use of stratospheric ozone depleting chemicals, to recycle those chemicals already in use, and to encourage the use of less dangerous chemicals. The Environmental Quality Commission having determined that equipment for the recovery and recycling of chlorofluorocarbons from automobile air conditioners is affordable and available, intends that 340-260-0010 through 340-260-0030 apply to persons handling automobile air conditioners.