Oregon Code § 466.070·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Standards for rules.
(1) In adopting rules under ORS 466.020 regulating the disposal of hazardous
wastes, including, but not limited to, rules for the operation and maintenance
of hazardous waste disposal sites, the Environmental Quality Commission shall
provide for the highest and best practicable disposal of the hazardous wastes
in a manner that will minimize:
(a) The
possibility of a dangerous uncontrolled reaction, the release of leachate,
noxious gases or odors, fire, explosion or the discharge of the hazardous
wastes; and
(b) The amount of
land used for burial of the hazardous wastes.
(2) The
Department of Environmental Quality shall investigate and analyze in detail the
disposal methods and procedures required to be adopted by rule under ORS
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 466.070
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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