DEQ proposes rules to update phase one of the Clean Fuels Program

DETP/19/16149

''Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 4:40:56 PM (GMT+07:00) Goldstein, Meyer:'' Rule Caption: Update Phase One of the Clean Fuels Program Adm. Order No.: DEQ 8-2014 Filed with Sec. of State: 6-26-2014 Certified to be Effective: 6-26-14 Notice Publication Date: 4-1-2014 Rules Amended: 340-253-0040, 340-253-0060, 340-253-0100, 340-253-0250, 340-253-0310, 340-253-0320, 340-253-0340, 340-253-0400, 340-253-0500, 340-253-0600, 340-253-0630, 340-253-0650, 340-253-3010, 340-253-3020 Rules Repealed: 340-253-3000 Subject: Short summary The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission adopted rules revisions to adjust phase one of the Oregon Clean Fuels Program, which the commission adopted Dec. 7, 2012. The revisions: - Provide clarity to potential regulated and opt-in parties as they interpret whether and how the program applies to them - Reduce requirements for certain fuel importers - Add fuels available in Oregon to make reporting more accurate The Clean Fuels Program requires all importers and Oregon producers of transportation fuels to register, keep records and submit reports to DEQ. The adopted rules revisions eliminate unnecessary requirements, reduce administrative burdens on smaller businesses and still maintain program integrity. Background On Dec. 11, 2013, the commission adopted temporary rules that expire June 30, 2014. The December 2013 rulemaking temporarily eliminated unnecessary requirements and reduced administrative burdens on smaller businesses required to submit their first reports to DEQ by April 30, 2014. These rules revisions adopted by the commission June 19, 2014 are substantively identical to the temporary rules. These rules do not implement the carbon reduction phase, phase two, of the program. Regulated parties These rules affect all Oregon fuel producers and importers subject to the Oregon Clean Fuels Program