Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 466 § 466.810 — Investigation on noncompliance; findings and orders; decommissioning tank;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 466 ·
Oregon Code § 466.810·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Investigation on noncompliance; findings and orders; decommissioning tank;
hearings; other remedies.
(1) Whenever the Department of Environmental Quality has reasonable cause to
believe that an underground storage tank or the operation of an underground
storage tank violates ORS 466.706 to 466.882 and 466.994 or fails to comply
with a rule, order or permit issued under ORS 466.706 to 466.882 and 466.994,
the department may investigate the underground storage tank.
(2) After the
department investigates an underground storage tank under subsection (1) of
this section, the department may, without notice or hearing, make such findings
and issue such orders as it considers necessary to protect the public health,
safety, welfare or the environment.
(3) The findings
and orders made by the department under subsection (2) of this section may:
(a) Require
changes in the operation, practices or operating procedures found to be in
violation of ORS 466.706 to 466.882 and 466.994 or the rules adopted under ORS
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 466.810
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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