July 7, 2011

Secretary of State

Archives Division

800 Summer Street, NE

Salem, OR 97310-1349

Attn: Administrative Rules

Please file the enclosed permanent rule amendments to OAR 340-041, 340-042, and 340-045 regarding revised water quality standards for human health toxic pollutants and revised water quality standards implementation policies.

I have enclosed a second copy of the Certificate and Order. Please stamp and return it to me using the enclosed envelope.

My telephone number is 503-229-6878; however, if you have questions about specific rule changes or formatting, please call Chris Clipper in our Water Quality Division at 503-229-5656.

Sincerely,

Maggie Vandehey

Agency Rules Coordinator

Enclosures:

Certificate and Order, original and 2 copies

Hard copy of the formatted, adopted rules

Self-addressed envelope

cc:  Legislative Counsel Office with hard copy of Certificate and Order and strikeout/underline version of the amendments