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Oregon Bulletin
NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING AND
PROPOSED RULEMAKING HEARINGS
Rule Caption: 401 Water Quality Certification Fee Increase.
Date: Time: Location:
8-15-12 6 p.m. Roseburg Central Library 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd. Ford Community Rm. Roseburg, OR 97470
8-20-12 6 p.m. Columbia Gorge Community College 400 East Scenic Dr. Bldg. 3, Classroom 3.203 The Dalles, OR 97058
8-23-12 9:45 a.m. DEQ Headquarters Conference Rm. EQC-A 811 Sixth Ave. Portland, OR 97204
Hearing Officer: DEQ employee
Stat. Auth.: ORS 420 & 468
Stats. Implemented: ORS 468B.035–468B.047
Proposed Amendments: 340-048-0055
Last Date for Comment: 8-29-12, 5 p.m.
Summary: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to increase fees for certifying that activities requiring federal licenses and permits comply with water quality requirements and standards. DEQ certifies compliance as authorized by Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act. The proposed fees apply to most removal, fill and other activities, except hydroelectric, requiring 401 certification.
This rulemaking would increase 401 certification fees to cover program costs, provide additional staff to expedite review and approval, and enhance technical assistance to applicants.
The proposed changes will apply to those requiring federal permits or licenses for removal, fill or other activities (except hydroelectric projects) that may result in discharges to Oregon’s waters. Applicants could include individuals, small and large businesses, local governments, state and federal agencies and other entities.
Rules Coordinator: Maggie Vandehey
Address: Department of Environmental Quality, 811 SW Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97204-1390
Telephone: (503) 229-6878
Notes
DEQ provides this online excerpt of the OREGON BULLETIN for convenience of reference and enhanced access. The official, record copy of this publication is contained in the original
Administrative Orders and Rulemaking Notices filed with the Secretary of State, Archives Division. Discrepancies, if any, are satisfied in favor of the original versions.