Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 469 § 469.540 — Reductions or curtailment of operations for violation of safety standards;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 469 ·
Oregon Code § 469.540·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Reductions or curtailment of operations for violation of safety standards;
notice; time period for repairs; transport and disposal of radioactive
materials.
(1) In
instances where the Director of the State Department of Energy determines
either from the monitoring or surveillance of the director that there is danger
of violation of a safety standard adopted under ORS 469.501 from the continued
operation of a plant or installation, the director may order temporary
reductions or curtailment of operations until such time as proper safety
precautions can be taken.
(2) An order of
reduction or curtailment shall be entered only after notice to the thermal
power plant or installation and only after a reasonable time, considering the
extent of the danger, has been allowed for repairs or other alterations that
would bring the plant or installation into conformity with applicable safety
standards.
(3) The director
may order compliance or impose other safety conditions on the transport or
disposal of radioactive materials or wastes if the director believes that ORS
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 469.540
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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