EQCMinutes1977-1979

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''Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 12:02:07 PM (GMT+07:00) Goldstein, Meyer:'' eqcmeeting Eqc environmental quality commission minutes 11/18/7712/16/77 (Tentative -Agenda) Environmental Quality Commission Meeting · November 18, 1977 Deschutes County Commission Hearing Room Courthouse Annex 1164 N.W. Bond Bend, Oregon 9:00 a.m.A. Minutes ·of October 21 and October 26, 1977 EQC meetings B. Monthly Activity Report for October 1977 c. tax credit applications -,PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written p presentation on ariy environmental :topic of concern. If appropriate the - Department wil 1 respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. :rJw. Commis's 1ion resetv_es the right to discontinue this forum after a · reasonable time. If an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. ·o central region report of Region Manager on significant on-going activities in the Central Region 9:30 a.m Jeld•Wen: .Benton's Engineering & Fabrication, Klamath County - .Request for Variance from open burning rules, OAR 340-23-025 through 23-050 F. Sewage Dlsposal, Bend Area - Public sewerage considerations within the Bend Urban Growth Boundary G. City of Bend Sewerage Project - Financial considerations City of Bend Phase I sewerage project ·H. city of maupin Sewerage Project - Request for extension of time schedule for constructoin of city of maupin sewage collection and treatment facilities I.: npdesJuly l, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permlttees not meeting July 1, 1977 compliance date J. S.W. 4Sth Dri've Area, Portland, Multnomah County - Certification of plans for sewerage system as adequate to alleviate health hazard, ors 222.898 K. Medford Air quality Maintenance Area - Authorization for public hearing to consider amendments· to Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan involving particulate control strategy rules for the Medford Air Quality Maintenance Area L. Motor-Vehicle emission Testing Rules - Authorization for public hearing to consider amendments to motor vehicle emission testing rules to include testing publicly owned vehicles M. Sulfur Content of Fuels Policy - Consideration of adoption of proposed policy on use of low sulfur fuels in Portland Metropolitan Area, OAR 340-22-010 Because of the uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to '•al with any item at any time in the meeting, except item E. Anyone wishing to 1 heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should -~at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item . . The Commission will breakfast (7:30 a.m.) at the Pine Tavern. Lunch will also be at the Pine Tavern, Foot of Oregon Avenue, Bend. Environmental Quality Commission Meeting December 16, 1977 Medford City Council Chambers · 411 West Eighth Street Medford, Oregon 9:00 a.m. A. Minutes of November 18, 1977 EQC meeting B. Monthly Activity Report for November 1977 C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. 9:15 a.m. D. Subsurface Experimental Program - Review of experimental subsurface sewage disposal system installed by Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gunn, Lane County E. Southwest Region - Report of Region Manager on significant on-going activities in the Southwest Region 9:30 a.m. F. Medford Air Quality Maintenance Area - Public hearing to consider amendments to Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan involving particulate control strategy rules for the Medford Air Quality Maintenance Area G. Medford Corporation, Jackson County - Status report and consideration of citizens petition on Medford Corporation's medium density fiberboard plant H. City of Cannon Beach Sewerage Project - Request for extension of time schedule for submission of Facility Plan Report I. NPDES July l, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permittees not meeting July 1, 1977 compliance date J. Sewage Disposal, Bend Area - Status report on discussions with Deschutes County Commission regarding sewage disposal problems within the the bend urban growth boundary K. water Quality Management Plan - Status report on review of Statewide Water Quality Management Plan with local governments and interested citizens L. City of Bend Sewerage Project - Update on financial considerations of City of Bend Phase I sewerage project M. Oregon Cup Awards - Request for approval of Oregon Cup Awards Screening Committee recommendations Because of the uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items D and F. wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designated agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they the agenda item. the right to Anyone time on the don't miss The Commission will breakfast (7:30 a.m.) at VIPS, 2229 Biddle, Medford. Lunch will be catered in Conference Room A, Jackson County Courthouse. Environmental Quality Commission Meeting January 27, 1978 Room 602, Multnomah County Courthouse 1021 S. W. Fourth Avenue Portland, Oregon 9:00 am A. Minutes of December 16, 1977 EQC Meeting B. Monthly Activity Report for December 1977 C. Tax Credit Applications • PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. D. Portland Region - Report of Region Manager on significant on-going activities in the Portland Region 9:30 am E. Subsurface Experimental System - Review of proposal for experimental subsurface sewage disposal system submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gunn, Lane County F. City of Happy Valley - Request for amendment to Consent and Order for extension of time to submit facility plan for City of Happy Valley sewage disposal system G. City of Troutdale - Request by City of Troutdale to expand Troutdale Sewage Treatment Plant H. NPDES July 1, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permittees not meeting July I, 1977 compliance date 10:00 am I. DEQ v. Kenneth Brookshire -·Request to set aside Default Order involving field burning civil penalty, contested case review AQ-SNCR-76-178 J. · Contested Case Hearings - Motions for Commission action in contested case hearings (deleted) K. Crude Oi I Tanker Regulations - Authorization for public hearing to consider new rules to control power plant and fuel storage tank emissions from crude oi I tankers L. Field Burning Regulations - Authorization for pub I ic hearing to consider amendments to field burning rules, OAR 340-26-005 to 26-025 City of of Bend Phase I Sewerage Project · N. Subsurface Sewage Disposal, Bend Area - Status report on discussions with Deschutes County Commission regarding sewage disposal problems within the Bend Urban Growth Boundary 0. Rifle Range Road Area, Roseburg, Douglas County - Certification of plans for sewerage system as adequate to alleviate health hazard, ORS 222.898 P. DEQ Coordination Program - Report on proposed program for coordinating DEQ programs and actions affecting land use with local comprehensive planning processes and other governmental agencies, as required by ORS 197. 180 Q. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 - An informational and resource impact report Because of the uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items E and I. Anyone wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. The Commission will breakfast (7:30 am) in Conference Room A of the Standard Plaza Building, 100 S. W. 6th, Portland. Lunch will be catered in Conference Room 3A, on the third floor of the DEQ offices, 522 S. W. 5th, Portland. Environmental Qua! ity Commission Meeting February 24, 1978 Salem City Council Chambers City Hal 1, 555 Liberty St., S.E. Salem, Oregon 9:00 am A. Minutes of January 27, 1978 EQC Meeting B. Monthly Activity Report for January 1978 C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or.written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. 9:10 am D. Martin Marietta, The Dalles - Request for revised compliance schedule to meet federal effluent standards for Best Practicable Control Technology Currently available 9:15 am E. Contested Case Hearings - Motions for Commission action (McSwa in) 9:30 am F. Noise Control Rules - Public hearing to consider adoption of permanent rule revisions to OAR 340-35-030, pertaining to equivalency between Commission adopted motor vehicle noise standards and standards referenced in 1977 Oregon Laws Chapter 273 9:40 am G. Portland General Electric, Bethel - Proposed issuance of renewed Air Contaminant Discharge Permit for PGE's Bethel turbine generating plant (St. Louis) 9:45 am H. Coos County Solid Waste - Request for variance extension from Solid Waste regulations for City of Powers and City of Myrtle Point solid waste disposal facilities 9:"• am I. Teledyne Wah Chang, Albany - Proposed Issuance of NPDES permit modification for Teledyne Wah Chang Company (Ashbaker) 10:00 am J. Field Burning Rules - Public hearing to consider adoption of permanent rule revisions to OAR 340-26-005 through 26-025 pertaining to agricultural burning I 11 :00 am K. GATX Oil Storage Terminal, Columbia County - Public hearing to consider adoption of proposed regulations pertaining to control of emissions from crude & oil tankers calling on Oregon ports and proposed issuance of air and water permits to GATX Tank Storage Terminals Corp. proposed crude oil terminal at Port Westward, Columbia County. medford air quality maintenance area - Proposed adoption of amendments to Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan involving particulate control strategy rules for the Medford Air Quality Maintenance Area (Baker)--\ M. Subsurface Sewage Rules - Proposed adoption of amendments to OAR 340, Sections 71, 72, 74 & 75 pertaining to subsurface and alternative sewage disposal N. Vehicle Emission Testing Rules - Proposed adoption of amendments to OAR 340-21~·005 through 24-350 pertaining to Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection O. NPDES July 1, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permittees not meeting July 1, 1977 compliance date (Bolton) P. Groundwater, Hermiston/Boardman - Report on findings on groundwater quality in Hermiston/Boardman area Q. Groundwater, Multnomah County - Report on status of groundwater aquifers in central multnomah county area Because of the uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items D thru K. Anyone wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. The Commission will breakfast (7:30 a.m.) at Johnston's Pancake House, 3135 Commercial S.E. Lunch will be at Samba's Restaurant, 480 Liberty, S.E. 9:00 am A. Special Meeting of the ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION March 17, 1978 Third Floor Conference Room, DEQ Offices Yeon Bui 1 ding 522 S. W. Fifth Avenue Port 1 and, Oregon Field Burning Rules - Continuation of February 24, 1978 EQC meeting agenda item to consider adoption of permanent rule revisions to OAR 340-26-005 through 26-025 pertaining to agricultural burning. (A public hearing was held February 24, 1978 and the record was held open until March 6, 1978 for written comments. Additional testimony is not anticipated). 9 :r am !):00 am Environmental Qua! ity Commission Meeting March 31, 1978 Main Floor Conference Room Harris Hal 1 125 E. Eighth Street Eugene, Oregon A. Minutes of February 24, 1978 EQC Meeting B. Monthly Activity Report for February 1978 C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentution on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. D. Teledyne Wah Chang, Albany - Proposed issuance of NPDES permit modifications for Teledyne Wah Chang Company GROSZ Kl EWIZ E. Sewage Disposal, Bend Area - Status report on discussions with Deschutes County Commission regarding sewage disposal problems within the Bend Urban Growth Boundary 'F. NPDES July 1, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permittees not meeting July 1, 1977 compliance date G. River Road/Santa Clara Area, Lane County - Public hearing on proposed order prohibiting or 1 imiting installation of subsurface sewage disposal systems within the River Road-Santa Clara Area, Lane County. JOHNSON H. Field Burning - Continuation of March 17, 1978 EQC meeting agenda item to consider adoption of permanent rule revisions to OAR 340-26-005 & through 26-025; and consideration of adoption of proposed one-year control strategy for submittal to EPA, relative to 1978 field burning. I. Medford Air Quality Maintenance Area - Proposed adoption of amendments to Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan involving particulate control strategy rules for the Medford Air Quality Maintenance Area J. Crude Oil Tanker Rules - Proposed adoption of rules controlling emissions fron crude oil tankers calling on Oregon ports K. Legislation - Status report on legislative concepts under consideration for submittal to the 1979 Legislative Assembly 11 : 00 am L. King City Sewage Treatment Plant - Consideration of petition from George and Margaret Benz regarding permit to operate the King City Sewage Treatment Plant GILBERT M. Clatsop Plains - Consideration of adoption of temporary amendment to OAR 340-71-020 (7){b) (C). GILBERT Be se of the uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except Items G & L. Anyone wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. The Commission will breakfast (7:30 a.m.) at the Eugene Hotel, 222 E. Broadway, Eugene. lunch will be in Conference Room A of the Harris Hall Cafeteria, see address above. Apri 29, 1978 Hearing Room 346, Snte Capitol Building Sa 1 ern, 0 reg on 8:15 am A. Minutes of the March 17, 1978 and March 31, 1978 EQC Meetings B. Monthly Activity Report for March 1978 C. Tax Credit Applications PUE:LIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. D. Willamette Valley Region - Report of Region Manager on significant on-going activities in the Willamette Valley Region BORDEN 8:30 am E. Contested Case Reviev - DEQ v. Sam Davis et al. Appeal to Commission involving 12 subsurface sewage disposal permits in Jackson County A I NSWORTH 9:30 am F. River Road/Santa Clara Area, Lane County - Continuation of public hearing on proposed order prohibiting or liimiting installation of subsurface sewage disposal systems within the River Road-Santa Clara Area, Lane County G. NPDES July 1, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permittees not meeting July 1, 1977 compliance date H. Health Hazard Annexations - Certification of plans for sewerage systems as adequate to alleviate health hazards, ORS 222.898 (1) City of Rogue River (2) City of Gold Beach I. Subsurface Rules, Clackamas County - Request for authorization to hold public hearing on proposal to amend the subsurface permit fee schedule for Clackamas County, OAR 340-72-010 OSBORNE hazardous waste rules request for authorization to conductg a public hearing on proposed amendments to rules governing procedures for obtaining a hzardous waste management facility license K. Motor Vehicle Emission Testing Rules - Request for authorization to hold public hearing on proposed amendments to incorporate 1978 model year vehicles in emission testing rules, oar 340-24-300 to 24-350 procedural rules, request for authorization to conduct a public hearing on proposed rules revising civil penalty and contested case procedures, oar 340-11-097 to 11-140 and 340-12-030 to 12-075. 10:00 am Field Burning - Discussion of EPA reaction to proposed one-year interim strategy N. Proposed Agreement Between the Department of environmental quality and the Oregon Department of Forestry (OSFD) - Informational Item LUCAS Because of the uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items E, F and M. Anyone wishing to be heard ·an agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the ~eting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. The Commission 1vill breakfast (7:00 am) and lunch (1:15 pm) in the Blue Room of the State Capitol Buflding. The Commission plans to attend the Governor's Natural Resource meeting at I I :00 am. If the EQC meeting is not concluded at that time, it may be reconvened at 2:30 pm. 9:00 am 0 ·30 am ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING May 26, 1978 Portland City Council Chambers 1220 S. W, Fifth Avenue Portland, Oregon A. Minutes of the March 31, 1978 and April 28, 1978 EQC meetings B. Monthly Activity Report for April 1978 C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. D. NPDES July l, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permittees not meeting July 1, 1977 compliance date E. Hazardous Waste Rules - Request for authorization to conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to rules governing procedures for licensing hazardous waste management facilities, OAR Chapter 340, Sections 62-005 through 62-045 F. Browns Island Landfill, Marion County - Request for concurrence of Commission with plans for expansion of Browns Island Landfill peirce lumber company request for variance to allow extension of the time to install easy let down device until September 1, 1982 H. Proposed revision to sewerage works construction grant priority criteria I. Status Report - Water Quality 11208 11 planning project J. City of Gold Hill - Proposed amendment to Stipulation and Final Order, WQ-SWR-77-253, Jackson County K. Fiild Burning - Consideration of adoption of revised temporary rules pertaining to agricultural burning DELETED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because of uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except item F. Anyone wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. The Commission will breakfast (7:30 am) at the Portland Motor Hotel, 1414 S. W. Sixth Avenue, Portland. Lunch will be catered in Conference Room 3A on the third floor of the DEQ offices, 522 S. W. Fifth Avenue, Portland. 9:00 am 9:30 am 9:45 am 11 :30 am ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING June JO, 1978 Valencia Room Nendels Inn 1550 N. W. Nineth Street Corvallis, Oregon A. Minutes of the May 26, 1978 meeting. B. Monthly Activity Report for May 1978. C. Tax Credit Applications. 0. Al Peirce Lumber Company - Request for variance to allow extension of time to install easy-let-down device until September I, 1982. Coos Head Timber Company - Request for variance to allow extension of time to install easy-let-down device until September 1, 1982. PUBLIC FORUM - O~~ortunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. lf appropriate the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Col!lllission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. F. NPDES July 1, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permittees not meeting July 1, 1977 compliance date - City of Wheeler. G. Clatsop Plains - Adoption as permanent rules housekeeping amendments to subsurface sewage regional rule governing Clatsop Plains area, oAR 340-71-020 (7)(b)(C). H. Vehicle Emission Testing Rules - Adoption of proposed amendments to OAR 340-24-300 through 24-350 to incorporate standards for 1978 model year vehicles. J, Noise Control Rules - Authorization for public hearing to consider rule changes for new passenger cars and light trucks proposed by petition from General Motors Corporation. K. Noise Control Rules - Authorization for public hearing to consider proposed rules for motor racing facilities. l. Medford AQMA Rules - Authorization for public hearing to consider proposed amendment of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan to include Offset Rule for new or modifred emission sources. M. Conflict of Interest Rules - Authorization for public hearing to consider proposed amendment of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan to include rules pertaining to conflict of interest by State Boards in order to comply with Section 128 of Clean Air Act. N. Lincoln County - Sol id Waste Disposal Site Open Burning Variance Report. O. 1979-81 Budget - Discussion of preliminary proposals for 1979-81 Biennia·l Budget. (At end of formal meeting the Commission will go into an informal work session to discuss this item. Discussion will be open to the public.) DELETED Because of uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items O and E. Anyone wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn 1 t have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don 1 t miss the agenda item. The Commission will breakfast (7:30 am) and lunch at Nendels Inn. (Tentative Agenda) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING July 28, 1978 LaGrande Community Center 808 Adams Avenue LaGrande, Oregon 9:00 am A. Minutes of the June 30, 1978 meeting. B. Monthly Activity Report for June 1978. C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate, the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. D. 1979-81 Budget - Discussion of preliminary proposals for DEQ's 1979-81 biennial budget. E. Eastern Region - Report of Region Manager on significant on-going activities in the Eastern Region. F. NPDES July 1, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Orders for NPDES permittees not meeting July 1, 1977 compliance date conflict of interest rules public hearing to receive testimony and consider adoption of amendments to the Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan to include rules pertaining to conflict of interest by State Boards, required by Section 125 of the Clean Air Act. H. Subsurface Sewage Rules - Proposed adoption of rules governing the fees charged by Clackamas County for subsurface or alternative sewage disposal system permits, OAR 340-72-010(4) (b). I. Medford AQMA Rules - Authorization for public hearing to consider proposed amendment of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan to include Offset Rule for new or modified emission sources. J. Sulfur in Fuel Oil - Status Report on nvailability of clean fuels (Clean Fuels Policy). K, "208" Plans - Areawide designation and certification. Also, involved citizens are invited to comment on the emerging draft portions of Oregon's Statewide Water Quality Management Plan (according to Section 208, Federal Clean Water Act). L. Emergency Response Plan - Report on Emergency Response Plan ----------------------------------------------------------------------~--------------~-------- B: use of uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except item G. Anyone wishing to be heard on ~n agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. The Commission will breakfast (7:30 am) and lunch at the Smokehouse Restaurant, 2208 E. Adams, LaGrande. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING August 25, 1978 Room 602, Multnomah County Courthouse 1021 S. W. Fourth Avenue Portland, Oregon 9:00 am A. Minutes of the July 28, 1978 Meeting. B. Monthly Activity Report for July 1978. C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate, the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. 9:15 am Field Burning Rules - Review and Discussion 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11 :00 am D. Sewage Works Construction Grants - Consideration of adoption of Sewerage works construction Grants Priority List for Federal Fiscal Year 1979. E. Groundwater, Multnomah County - Consideration of proposed Multnomah County Groundwater Protection Plan. F. Indirect Source Rule - Beaverton Mall Phase 11, C. E. John, Developer; appeal of staff proposal to approve only partial development of the proposed project. G. Portland Transit Mall Noise - Discussion of noise impact caused by Portland 1s Transit Mall and other major transit corridors. H. Vehicle Noise Testing - Progress report on noise testing in the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program and authorization to hold public hearing to consider adoption of Light Duty Vehicle Noise Standards. l. Snowmobile Noise Ru.\es - Authorization for public hearing to consider petition from International Snowmobile Industry Association to amend noise rules pertaining to the sale of new snowmobiles. J. Conflict of Interest Rules - Public Hearing to receive testimony and consider adoption of amendments to the Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan to include rules pertaining to conflict of interest by State Boards, required by Section 125 of the Clean Air Act. K. Chem-Nuclear License - Authorization for public hearing to consider amendments to Chem-Nuclear 1s license for operation of Arlington Hazardous Waste Disposal Site. L. Hazardous Wastes Rules - Consideration of adoption of rules governing procedures for licensing hazardous waste management facilities, OAR Chapter 340, Sections 62~005 through 62-045. M. Delta Sand and Gravel - Consideration of request for variance from rules governing the deposition of sol id wastes in groundwater, OAR 340-61-040. N. Federal Grant Application Application for Air, Water Year 1979. review of Consolidated Federal Grant and Solid Waste for Federal fiscal 0. Subsurface Rules - Authorization for public hearing to reconsider minor amendments to rules governing Subsurface and Alternative Sewage Disposal, OAR 340-71-0ZO(l)(i) and 72-010(5). P. Josephine County AQMA Petition - Consideration of petition of Friends of Josephine, Inc,, et al to declare Josephine County an Air Quality Maintenance Area. Because of uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items I, Land 0. Anyone wishing to be heard on an a9enda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don 1 t miss the agenda item. The Commission w·ill breakfast (7:30 am) in Conference Room A of the Standard Plaza Building, 1100 S. W. 6th, Portland. lunch will be catered in the DEQ. Offices, 522 S, \.J, 5th, Portland. Environmental Quality Commission Meeting September 22, 1978 -minutes of the august 16, 1978 special meeting and august 25, 1978 regular meeting -monthly activity report for august 1978 -tax credit applications -public forum -cotested case review - deq vs. ladd henderson, ss-cr-77-136 -indirect source rule - prosed issuance of indirect source permit to beaverton mall, phas II, c. e. john developer -city of seaside - request for extension of time to copmly with stipulation and final order no. wq-sncr-77-159 -city of praire city - modfication to c ity of prairie city stipulated npdes consent order -open burning - treasure valley oppotunities, ontario, - request for variance from open burning regulations -open burning dumps - reuest by currey county for extension of variances from rules prohibiting open burning dumps, oar 340-61-040(2)(c) -hazardous waste rules - proposed amendments to the administrative rules governing the procedures for licensing hazardous waste management facilities, oar chaptger 340, divison 6, subdivision 2 -used oil recycling - request for authorization to hold public heariong o nproposed rules for used oil recycling -vehicle emission teesting rules - public hearing and consideration for adoptoin of housekeeping changes to vehicle emission testing rules, oare 340-24-340(1)) andn oar 340-24-350(5)(b) -vehicle emission testing program - status report on contractor operation vs. state operation of the deq motor vehicle emission testing program -volatile organic chemical reuls - requeste for authorization for public hearing to consider proposed statewide rules for controlling emission of volatile organic chemicals (voc) and modification of the oregon state clean air implementation plan (sip) -lane regional air pollution authority (lrapa) - request for commission approval of lane regoinal air pollution authority (lrapa) - request for commision approval of the lane regional air pollution authority requests for state an federal assistance -conflict of interest rule - proposed adoption of rules pertaining to conflict of interest by state boards as required by section 125 of the federal clean air act and modification of the oregon state clearn air implementation plan (sip) -kfraft mill sutdy - staff report on pulp and paper indcusty draft mill particle size distribution and chemical compsition study -indirect source rule - proposed settlement of litigation relative to indirect source rule (Tentative Agenda) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING October 27, 1978 Hearing Room D State Capitol Building Salem, Oregon A. Minutes of the August 25, 1978 and September 22, 1978 EQC meetings. 8. Monthly Activity Report for September 1978. C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate, the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. 9:30 am D. DEQ v. Ladd Henderson, SS-CR-77-136. E. Clatsop Plains - City of Gearhart, Modification to Subsurface Sewage System Moratorium, OAR 340-71-020(7). F. Bonneville Power Administration (SPA) McLoughl in Substation - Adoption of Memorandum of Agreement in conformance with DEQ noise regulations. G. Noise Control Rules - Consideration of adoption of proposed amendments to Noise Control Regulations for new automobiles and light trucks, OAR 340-35-025. H. Medford-Ashland AQMA - Proposed adoption of particulate and volatile organic compounds (VOC) offset rules for the Medford-Ashland Air Quality Maintenance Area (AQMA). I. Field Burning Regulations - Authorization for public hearing to receive testimony on field burning acreage limitations and other possible changes to the Department's Field Burning Rules for the 1979-80 field burning seasons. 10:00 am J. Weyerhaeuser Corporation - Request from Weyerhaeuser Corporation for a change in the General Emission Standards for Particulate Matter, OAR 340-21-015 Visible Air Contaminant I imitations, and OAR 340- 21-020, Fuel Burning Equipment Limitations, to exempt salt emissions in coastal areas. 10:30 am K. Teledyne Wah Chang Albany - National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issuance. L. Indirect Source Program - Status Report. Because of uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items D, J and K. Anyone wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. The Commission will breakfast (7:30 am) and lunch in the Blue Room at the Capitol Building. 9:00 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 11:30 am (Tentative Agenda) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING November 17, 1978 Eugene City Council Chambers City Hall, 777 Pearl Street Eugene, Oregon A. Minutes of the September 22, 1978 and October 27, 1978 EQC Meetings B. Monthly Activity Report for October 1978 C. Tax Credit Applications D. Indirect Source Rules - Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to Indirect Source Rules, OAR 340-20-100 through 20-135 E. Field Burning Regulations - Pub! ic hearing on proposed revisions to the Agricultural Burning Rules to establish maximum acreage 1 imitations and burning procedures for 1979 and 1980 field burning seasons, OAR 340-26-005 through 26-030 PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate, the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. F. Medford-Ashland AQMA - Proposed adoption of particulate and volatile organic compounds (VOC) offset rules for the Medford-Ashland Air Qua! ity Maintenance Area (AQMA) G. Noise Control Rules - Reconsideration of adoption of proposed amendments to Noise Control Regulations for new automobiles and light trucks, OAR 340-35-025 H. OEC Petition - Consideration of petition from Oregon Environmental Council requesting promulgation of rules to regulate noise emissions from airports I. Contested Case Reviews: a. DEQ v. Suniga - Civil penalty for alleged open burning violation b. DEQ v. Randall Taylor - case review J. Clatsop Plains Subsurface Sewage Disposal Rules - Proposed adoption of technical amendments, OAR 340-71-020(7) K. Chem-Nuclear License - Proposed adoption of amendments to Chem-Nuclear's 1 icense for operation of Arlington Hazardous Waste Disposal Site L. 208 Nonpoint Project - Request for approval to add new elements to Statewide Water Qua! ity Management Plan M. Sunrise Village, Bend - Appeal of subsurface sewage disposal requirements Because of uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items D, E, and I. Anyone wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designated time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. ~·~Commission will breakfast (7:30 am) at the Eugene Hotel, 222 E. Broadway; and lunch ' . Conference Room B off the cafeteria at Harris Hall, 125 E. Eighth Street, Eugene. Environmental Quality Commission KOBERT W. STRAUB C.OV!QNOR POST OFFICE BOX 1760, PORTLAND, OREGON 97207 PHONE (503) 229-5696 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING January 26, 1979 Room 602, Multnomah County Courthouse 1021 S. W. Fourth Avenue Portland, Oregon 9:00 am A. Minutes of the November 17, 1978 EQC Meeting l 0: OOam DE0-46 B. Monthly Activity Reports for November and December 1978 C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate, the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of speakers wish to appear. PUBLIC HEARING AUTHORIZATIONS (authorizes future pubIic hearings) D. Request for authorization to conduct a public hearing on the question of amending administrative rules governing subsurface and alternative sewage disposal (OAR 340-71-010 to 71-045) E. Request for authorization to conduct a public hearing on the question of amending the administrative rules for the management of hazardous wastes (OAR Chapter 340, Division 6, Subdivision 3) F. Request for authorization conduct a public hearing on the qeustion of repealing oar 340-62-0620(2) pertaining to hazardous waste management G. Request for authorization to conduct a public hearing on potential amendments to Oregon's Water Quality standards (OAR Chapter 340, division 4) . H. Request for authorization to hold a pub I ic hearing to modify Veneer Dryer Rule by including emission limits and compliance date for waste wood direct-fired veneer dryers (OAR 340-25-315) ONTESTED CASE AND OTHER REVIEWS I. Ladd and Larry Henderson - Petition for Declaratory Ruling.as to applicability of OAR 340-71-015(5) (Availability of a community or area-wide sewerage system) (more) 10:30 am 11 : 30 am 1: 30 pm EQC MEETING AGENDA (continued) January 26, 1979 J. Contested Case Reviews: (1) DEQ v. Arline Laharty, Motion to Dismiss Respondent's Request for Review (2) DEQ v. George Suniga, Inc., Contested Case Review (3) DEQ v. Kenneth Brookshire, Request for extended filing of exceptions PROPOSED RULE ADOPTIONS (action items) K. Noise Control Rules - Consideration of adoption of proposed amendments to noise control regulations for new automobiles and 1 ight trucks (OAR 340-35-025) L. Subsurface Rules - Adoption of amendments to administrative rules governing subsurface and alternative sewage disposal (OAR 340-71-020 and 72-010) M. Subsurface Rules - Adoption of temporary rule, Geographic Region Rule C, amending administrative rules governing subsurface and alternative sewage disposal (OAR 340-71-030(10) N. Used Oil Recycling - Proposed adoption of rules pertaining to used oil recycling 0. Medford-Ashland AQMA - Adoption of rules to amend Oregon's Clean Air Act Implementation Plan involving an emission offset rule for new or modified emission sources in the Medford-Ashland Air Quality Maintenance Area. OTHER ACTION ITEMS P. Sunrise Village, Bend - Reconsideration of appeal of subsurface sewage disposal requirements Q. Chem-Nuclear - Proposed modification of the Chem-Nuclear 1 icense for operation of the Arlington Hazardous Waste Disposal Site R. Certification of plans for sewerage system as adequate to alleviate health hazard (pursuant to ORS 222.898) for areas contiguous to: (1) City of Monroe (2) City of Corvallis (3) City of Klamath Falls (Stewart Lenox area within Westside Sanitary District) S. NPDES July 1, 1977 Compliance Date - Request for approval of Stipulated Consent Order Addendum for City of Amity T. Curry County - Request by Curry County for extension of date for Solid Waste Plan adoption u. Variance Request - Louis Dreyfus Corporation and Bunge Corporation request for variance from OAR 340-28-070 regarding loading of ships with grain -----~------~-----------------~------------------------------------------------ Because of uncertain time spans involved, the Commission reserves the right to deal with any item at any time in the meeting, except items I, J, 0, and P. Anyone wishing to be heard on an agenda item that doesn't have a designat:d time on the agenda should be at the meeting when it commences to be certain they don't miss the agenda item. The Commission will breakfast (7:30 am) at the Standard Plaza Building, Conference Room B, 1100 S. W. Sixth; and lunch in Room 511, DEQ Headquarters, Environmental Quality Commission ROBERT W. STRAUB GOVE~'IO~ POST OFFICE BOX 1760, PORTLAND, OREGON 97207 PHONE (503) 229-5696 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING February 23, 1979 Room 602, Multnomah County Courthouse 1021 S. W. Fourth Avenue Portland, Oregon AGENDA 9:00 am A. Minutes of the December 15, 1978, EQC Meeting DEQ.40 B. Monthly Activity Report for January 1979 C. Tax Credit Applications PUBLIC FORUM - Opportunity for any citizen to give a brief oral or written presentation on any environmental topic of concern. If appropriate, the Department will respond to issues in writing or at a subsequent meeting. The Commission reserves the right to discontinue this forum after a reasonable time if an unduly large number of sp.eakers wish to appear. PUBLIC HEARING AUTHORIZATIONS (authorizes future public hearings) D. Request for authorization to conduct a pub] ic hearing on proposed rules governing contested case procedure and civil penalty assessment. E. Request for authorization to conduct a public hearing on the matter of whether to modify the order prohibiting or 1 imiting installation of subsurface sewage disposal systems within the River Road-Santa Clara area, Lane County. F. Request for authorization to conduct a pub] ic hearing on proposed changes to Indirect Source Rules (OAR 340-20-100 through 20-135). G. Request for authorization to conduct a pub] ic hearing on proposed amendment to rules for open burning (OAR 340-23-025 through 23-050). ACTION ITEMS I. subsurface sewage dispsal - appeal of a variance denial for mr. fene t. mccurely, jackson county Open Burning Dump - Request by Clatsop County disposal sites for extension of variances from rules prohibiting open burning dumps (OAR 340-61-040(2)(c)). (MORE)