OAR 837-095-0020: Definitions

For purposes of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 453.520 only, the following definitions apply: (1) “Emergency Planning District” means geographic boundaries designated by the State Emergency Response Commission to facilitate preparation and implementation of emergency plans related to hazardous materials incidents. (2) “Industry” means facilities subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. Chapter 11001 et seq.). (3) “Local Emergency Planning Committee” means a federally mandated, quasi-governmental entity representing local government, emergency response officials, facility owners/operators, environmental and citizen groups and other interested parties. (4) “State Emergency Response Commission” means the Department of the State Fire Marshal as designated by the Governor pursuant to the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. Chapter 11001 et seq.). (5) “State Emergency Response Commission Executive Committee” means a body established to assist the SERC in carrying out the responsibilities mandated in EPCRA.