(a) Adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 448.450 to 448.465, 448.992 and 448.994.
(b) Classify all potable water treatment plants and water distribution systems actually used or intended for use by the public. In classifying the potable water treatment plants and water distribution systems, the authority shall take into consideration size and type, character of water to be treated and other physical conditions affecting the treatment plants and distribution systems and the skill, knowledge and experience required of an operator.
(c) Certify persons qualified to supervise the operation of a potable water treatment plant or a water distribution system.
(d) Subject to the prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and a report to the Emergency Board prior to adopting the fee, establish a schedule of fees for certification under paragraph (c) of this subsection. The fees established under the schedule shall be sufficient to pay the cost of the authority in carrying out the provisions of ORS 448.450 to 448.465, 448.992 and 448.994 and shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.
(2) Notwithstanding the authority of the Oregon Health Authority to establish fees for certification under subsection (1)(d) of this section, the authority will not establish fees for certification of operators of water systems serving ground water to fewer than 150 service connections.
(3) In adopting rules under this section, the authority shall consult with the Department of Environmental Quality in order to coordinate rules adopted under this section with rules adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 448.410. [1987 c.635 §9; 1991 c.67 §125; 1991 c.703 §10; 2001 c.723 §1; 2001 c.900 §199a; 2009 c.595 §868]
Note: See note under 448.405.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 448 - Pool Facilities; Water and Sewage Systems
Section 448.005 - Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090.
Section 448.030 - Plan approval application; contents; issuance or denial; plan review fee.
Section 448.035 - Annual license required to operate; fees; expiration date.
Section 448.037 - Variance; application; fee.
Section 448.115 - Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285.
Section 448.135 - Variances; notice.
Section 448.140 - Permit for operation of water system.
Section 448.145 - When permit may be issued; compliance schedule; hearing; notice.
Section 448.150 - Duties of authority; fees; rules.
Section 448.153 - State Drinking Water Advisory Committee; rules.
Section 448.155 - Technical assistance and training; public information.
Section 448.160 - Emergency plans.
Section 448.165 - Local government water service plans.
Section 448.175 - Power of Oregon Health Authority to order compliance.
Section 448.250 - Remedy when system a health hazard; special master; sale of system.
Section 448.255 - Notice of violation; content; hearing; order; appeal.
Section 448.265 - Prohibited actions; nuisance abatement.
Section 448.268 - Area of ground water concern; declaration.
Section 448.271 - Transfer of property that includes well; testing; effect.
Section 448.273 - Federal Safe Drinking Water Act administration.
Section 448.278 - Program for regulating cross-connections and backflow assemblies; fees.
Section 448.280 - Civil penalties; notice.
Section 448.285 - Penalty schedule; factors to be considered in imposing penalty; rules.
Section 448.290 - Process for imposing civil penalty.
Section 448.295 - Jurisdiction of cities over property used for system or sources.
Section 448.305 - Special ordinance authority of certain cities.
Section 448.315 - Special police to enforce ORS 448.295.
Section 448.405 - Definitions for ORS 448.405 to 448.465.
Section 448.407 - Advisory committee to commission and Oregon Health Authority.
Section 448.409 - Biennial report.
Section 448.410 - Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission; rules; fees.
Section 448.415 - Certification required for operators.
Section 448.420 - Special certification provisions.
Section 448.425 - Deposit and use of fees.
Section 448.430 - Certification exception.
Section 448.450 - Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority; rules; fees.
Section 448.455 - Certification required for operators.
Section 448.460 - Special certification provisions.
Section 448.465 - Deposit of fees.
Section 448.990 - Penalties for violations of pool facility or water system requirements.
Section 448.992 - Sewage treatment works violation penalties.
Section 448.994 - Potable water treatment plant violation penalty.