Or. Admin. Code § 603-095-1200

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

Section 603-095-1200 - Purpose

(1) The purpose of these rules is to outline requirements for landowners in the Clackamas Subbasin Management Area for the prevention and control of water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion. Compliance with division 95 rules is expected to aid in the achievement of applicable water quality standards in the Clackamas Subbasin Management Area.

(2) It is intended that the Clackamas Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan will aid in achieving compliance with these rules through education and promotion of voluntary land management measures.

(3) Failure to comply with any provisions of the Clackamas Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan:

(a) Does not constitute a violation of OAR 603-090-0000 through 603-090-0120, or of OAR 603-095-1200 through OAR 603-095-1280.

(b) Is not intended by the department to be evidence of a violation of any federal, state, or local law by any person.

(4) Nothing in the Clackamas Subbasin Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan shall be:

(a) Construed as an effluent limitation or standard under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 USC §§ 1251 - 1376

(b) Used to interpret any requirement of OAR 603-095-1200 through 603-095-1280.

Or. Admin. Code § 603-095-1200

DOA 11-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-01

Stat. Auth.: ORS 561.190 - ORS 561.191 & ORS 568.912

Stats. Implemented: ORS 568.900 - ORS 568.933