The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proposing amendments to its administrative rules at OAR 340-257.

Summary

DEQ is proposing to amend OAR 340, division number 257 that would update existing Low and Zero Emission Vehicle Program rules to match revisions adopted by California in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. DEQ is also proposing revisions to match California’s proposed 2018 regulations that DEQ anticipates the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will adopt later this year.

The Low and Zero Emission Vehicle Program rules reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, ozone-forming compounds, and air toxics by setting tailpipe emission standards and promote development and use of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles.

Public Participation

DEQ will accept public comments on this proposed rulemaking until 4 p.m. on October 2, 2018.

DEQ will hold a public hearing on this proposed rulemaking at 1 p.m. on October 1, 2018. The hearing will be held at:

700 NE Multnomah St,

3rd Floor Conference Room,

Portland, OR 97232

The public can participate in the hearing by audio teleconference:

Teleconference Call-in Number: 888-278-0296

Teleconference Participant ID: 8040259

Additional Information

To view copies of the notice documents, learn more about this rulemaking, and how to submit comments, you can view the rulemaking web page at: Low Emissions Vehicles 2018

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If you want to receive future email notices about this rulemaking, you must sign up at: DEQ Govdelivery.

You can also obtain more information about this rulemaking by contacting:

Rachel Sakata

503-229-5659

sakata.rachel@deq.state.or.us

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