Oregon Code § 466.200·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Procedure for emergencies.
(1) Whenever, in the judgment of the Department of Environmental Quality from
the results of monitoring or surveillance of operation of any generator, air or
water transporter or hazardous waste disposal, storage or treatment site, there
is reasonable cause to believe that a clear and immediate danger to the public
health, welfare or safety or to the environment exists from the continued
operation of the site, without hearing or prior notice, the department shall
order the operation of the site halted by service of the order on the site
superintendent.
(2) Within 24
hours after the order is served, the department must appear in the appropriate
circuit court to petition for the equitable relief required to protect the
public health, welfare or safety or the environment and may begin proceedings
to revoke the permit if grounds for revocation exist. [Formerly 459.680; 1987
c.540 §34]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 466.200
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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