OAR 340-269-0010: Overview

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this division is to establish the Diesel Emissions Identification Program, which is a voluntary labeling program, and participation requirements for owners and operators of diesel-powered nonroad construction equipment and onroad concrete mixer trucks and dump trucks in Oregon. (2) Background. The 2019 Legislature adopted House Bill 2007, which directs DEQ to establish a voluntary emission control label program for nonroad diesel-powered construction equipment in Oregon. In addition, diesel-powered onroad concrete mixer trucks and dump trucks are added under DEQ’s existing authority. (3) Administration. DEQ administers this division in all areas in the state of Oregon, including the areas of the state subject to the jurisdiction of the Lane County Regional Air Protection Agency.