Oregon Characteristic Waste regulations & environmental compliance analysis

Oregon Characteristic Waste: What you need to know

Governing Law and Regulations

Characteristics of hazardous waste: Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 340-100-0002

Regulatory Agency
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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Land Quality Division

See ADDRESSES & CONTACTS for addresses and telephone numbers.

See national section for basic information and federal regulations.

Comparison: State vs. Federal

• Rules. Oregon has adopted by reference the federal rules 40 CFR 261 for identifying characteristic hazardous waste. See the national section CHARACTERISTIC WASTE for more information.

• Administration and enforcement. DEQ's Land Quality Division administers and enforces its own hazardous waste program.


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Oregon Characteristic Waste Resources

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