EQCMinutes19911010

DETP/19/48872

''Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 12:01:15 PM (GMT+07:00) Goldstein, Meyer:'' eqc meeting eqc minutes 10/10/91 State of Oregon ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING -- October 10, 1991 DEQ Conference Room 3a 811 S. W. 6th Avenue Portland, Oregon 10:00 a.m. A. Election of Chair of the Environmental Quality Commission B. Salt Caves Hydroelectric Project: Consideration of Hearings Officer's Proposed Findings and Order on the Appeal of the Director's Denial of §401 Certification Note: This is a contested case proceeding involving three parties; the City of Klamath Falls, DEQ, and a Consortium of Conservation Organizations. Public testimony will not be received. The Hearings Officer has entered a Proposed Order (including Findings). The parties have been given the opportunity to file written exceptions with the Commission. The Commission will allow parties five (5) minutes each to summarize their position on the proposed order. The Commission may ask questions of the parties. The Commission will then deliberate toward a decision in the matter. C. Directions to the Department and Delegation to the Director 11:30 a.m. Public Forum This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the Commission on environmental issues and concerns not a part of the agenda for this meeting. Presenters are asked to limit th eir comments to five (5) minutes. The Public Forum will be continued at the end of the meeting if a large number of speakers wish to appear. Lunch Break 1:00 p.m. Work Session D. Panel Discussion: Proposed Rules for Mining Operations Using Chemicals to Extract Metals from Ores Note: Public Hearings on the proposed ru les have already been held. Testimony will be limited to comments from invited panel members only. The purpose for this discussion is for the Commission to liave an opportunity to understand the proposed rules and ask questions of the panel and of agency representatives. The Commission will then consider the matter and will provide direction to the Department on the next steps to be taken. Because of the uncertain length of time needed, the Commission may deal with any item at any time in the meeting except those set for a specific time. Anyone wishing to be heard on any item not having a set time should arrive at the beginning of the meeting to avoid missing any item of interest. Copies of the staff reports on the agenda items are available by contacting tHe Director's Office of the Department of Environmental Quality, 811 S. W. Sixth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204, telephone 229-5395, or toll-free 1-800-452-4011. Please specify the agenda item letter when requesting. September 23, 1991