Or. Admin. R. 340-141-0210 - Plan Maintenance and Use

(1) At least one copy of the plan must be kept in a central location accessible at any time by the incident commander or spill response manager named in accordance with OAR 340-141-0140(7). Each facility covered by the plan must possess a copy of the plan and keep it in a conspicuous and accessible location.

(2) A field document prepared under OAR 340-141-0130(5) must be available to all appropriate personnel. Each covered vessel covered by the plan must possess a copy of the field document and keep it in a conspicuous and accessible location.

(3) A facility, covered vessel, owner or operator or their designee must implement the plan in the event of a spill. The owner or operator of the facility or covered vessel must receive approval from DEQ before it conducts any major aspect of the spill response contrary to the plan unless:

(a) Such actions are necessary to protect human health and safety;

(b) Such actions must be performed immediately in response to unforeseen conditions to avoid additional environmental damage; or

(c) The plan holder has been directed to perform such actions by DEQ, EPA, Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) or the United States Coast Guard.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 340-141-0210

DEQ 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-31-03; DEQ 8-2021, amend filed 05/20/2021, effective 5/20/2021

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 468.020 & 468B.345 - 468B.390

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 468B.345 - 468B.390