Or. Admin. Code § 603-090-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 603-090-0030 - Requirements of Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan and Rules

(1) Agricultural water quality management area plans must describe a program to achieve the water quality goals and standards necessary to protect designated beneficial uses related to water quality, as required by state and federal law. An area plan shall include but not be limited to a description of the geographical area and physical setting to which the area plan applies, a listing of water quality issues of concern, a listing of current designated beneficial uses that are being adversely affected, a statement that the goal of the area plan is to prevent and control water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion and to achieve applicable water quality standards, a statement of the water quality objectives of the area plan, a description of the pollution prevention and control measures deemed necessary by the department to achieve the goal, a schedule for implementation of the necessary measures that is adequate to meet applicable dates established by law, guidelines for public participation, and a strategy for ensuring that the necessary measures are implemented.

(2) Agricultural water quality management area rules are the only enforceable aspect of an area plan. Area rules must be sufficient to assure that landowners in compliance with the area rules will prevent and control water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion. Some level of erosion and runoff can occur on agricultural and rural lands but must be within the limitations established by existing water quality laws.

AD 9-1994, f. & cert. ef. 7-26-94; DOA 16-2006, f. & cert. ef. 9-15-06

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561 & 568.900 - 568.933

Stats. Implemented: ORS 568.900 - 568.933