Environmental Quality

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Environmental Quality for all of the state of Oregon is regulated by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality (please refer to the link below).

The following links are provided on their home page which are important to businesses:

• Projects and Programs
• Publications and Forms
• Laws and Regulations
• Permits and Licenses
• Compliance and Enforcement
• Office Locations

An office is located in Eugene.  Businesses should consult this website and links specifying permits for controlling the emissions and activities associated with their installation and products.

Lane Regional Air Pollution Agency (LRAPA) — Air Quality

LRAPA is the regional agency operating under the laws governing the State DEQ. LRAPA is responsible for regulating air quality in Lane County (see the LRAPA link below).

LRAPA’s mission is to protect the public health in Lane County, in which Oakridge is located, by achieving and maintaining clean air standards.

The website links for permits specifies permits that are required for sources referred in Table 1 of Rules and Regulations Title 37.

Businesses should consult this website and Table 1 for regulation requirements for their installation and products manufacturing.

For more information on Oakridge and LRAPA, please refer to the document below.