Oregon Administrative Code

629-680-0430 Biological Sites Criteria (1) A biological site must include naturally occurring native communities of plants or populations of wildlife that are rare or uncommon. A biological site must contain one or more of the following: (a) An outstanding example of a rare or un…

632-001-0000 Notice of Rule Making In addition to other hearing and notice of rule making requirements, the department will furnish notice of its intended agency action, depending on the sphere of interest, to interested parties named on a list maintained, with periodic revision,…

632-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure (1) Pursuant to the provisions of ORS 183.341, the Board adopts the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure under the Administrative Procedures Act effective January 31, 2012. (2) Persons wishing to appeal department actions are to be gui…

632-001-0006 Collaborative Dispute Resolution Model Rules The Attorney General’s Collaborative Dispute Resolution Model Rules, OAR 137, division 5, as in effect on December 9, 2019, are adopted and incorporated into this division. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.502(3) & ORS 5…

632-001-0010 Service Fees (1) When determining fees associated with the processing of requests for public records, the department will follow the statewide standardized fee-structure policy number 107-001-030 maintained by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and adop…

632-001-0012 Earthquake Recording Instrument Fund (1) Building Codes Division requires recording accelerographs to the installed in certain new buildings (Oregon Structural Special Code, Ch. 23, Div. II, Sec. 2360) or deposit of an equivalent cost to the Earthquake Recording Inst…

632-001-0014 Contracting Procedures Agreements, contracting, and contract management will be carried out as prescribed in OAR 125. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 516.090, 520.095, 522.019, 522.305, 522.405, 522.435 & 522.545 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 516.090 History: GMI 2-…

632-001-0015 State Agency Coordination Program (1) Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to establish the procedures to be used by the department in implementing the provisions of its State Agency Coordination Program, as required by ORS 197.180 and OAR 660, divisions 030 and 03…

632-001-0020 Contracts for Geoscientific Surveys and Analysis (1) Prior to entering into an agreement authorized under ORS 516.035(6), the State Geologist shall consider whether the scope of the agreement is consistent with the department's mission statement and applicable object…

632-005-0000 Purpose (1) The rules in this division implement the department's responsibilities under ORS 455.446 and 455.447 relating to the construction of specified facilities and structures within the specified tsunami inundation zones. (2) The objective of the tsunami statut…

632-005-0010 Applicability to New Facilities and Structures The authority enforcing the Oregon Structural Specialty Code shall determine whether a developer is proposing new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, conversions, or replacements. (1) The provisions of OAR 632…

632-005-0020 Definitions (1) In addition to the definitions in ORS 455.447, the following definitions shall apply unless another definition is clearly indicated by context: (a) “Board” means the Governing Board of the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. (b) “Capacity” m…

632-005-0030 Adoption of Maps for the Purposes of Screening New Essential Facilities, Hazardous Facilities, Major Structures, and Special Occupancy Structures (1) In implementing the provisions of ORS 455.446 and 455.447, decisions of the board may be based upon a tsunami produce…

632-005-0040 Tsunami Inundation Zone (1) For the purposes of implementing these rules, the tsunami inundation zone is the area depicted as the tsunami inundation zone in Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries Open-File Reports O-95-09 through O-95-38, O-95-43 through…

632-005-0050 Referrals (1) Local government planning offices, local emergency management offices, and local building department offices or alternative authorities are encouraged to direct prospective developers of facilities and structures regulated by these rules to approach the…

632-005-0060 Consultations; Requirements; Timing (1) For all new construction of or conversion to essential facilities, hazardous facilities, major structures, or special occupancy structures described in ORS 455.447(4), the developer must seek consultation from the department. H…

632-005-0070 Exemption Responsibility (1) Local governments with authority to enforce the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OAR 918-460-0010) in the tsunami inundation zone shall be responsible for determining whether a facility or structure is: (a) Inside the inundation zone; (b…

632-005-0080 Exceptions; Procedures; Timing; Appeals (1) The board may grant exceptions to the restrictions in ORS 455.446(1)(a) on constructing certain facilities or structures, including replacement facilities and structures, in the tsunami inundation zone as provided in this R…

632-005-0090 Exceptions; Fees Developers seeking an exception may be billed for reasonable incurred costs up to a maximum of $900 for department review and board consideration including, but not limited to, personnel expenses and indirect costs. An applicant for an exception may …

632-007-0000 Purpose The rules in this division implement the responsibilities of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries under ORS 195.260(4)(a) relating to the mapping of further review areas for rapidly moving landslides. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 516.090 …

632-007-0010 Definitions (1) "Further review area" for the purpose of this division, means an area of land that may be subject to rapidly moving landslides as specifically mapped by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries for the purpose of implementing ORS 195.26…

632-007-0020 Further Review Area Maps (1) The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries will prepare further review area maps in cooperation with local governments and in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry. The department will prepare further review are…

632-007-0030 Effective Date The rules in this division are effective June 29, 2003. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 516.090 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 195.260 & 516.090 History: DGMI 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-10-04 DGMI 1-2003, f. 6-27-03, cert. ef. 6-29-03 Suspended by DGMI …

632-010-0002 General Rules These general rules apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of the State of Oregon unless otherwise specifically stated. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 520.095 History: GMI 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 3-10-95 GMI 6-1990…

632-010-0004 Supremacy of Special Rules The board may issue special rules, including field rules. A special rule supersedes a general rule on the same subject to the extent that the general rule is in conflict with the special rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/Oth…

632-010-0008 Definitions The definitions in ORS 520.005 apply to this rule division. In addition, the following definitions apply: (1) "Allowable Quantity" means the amount of natural gas or oil allowed by order of the board to be produced within a stated period. (2) "Atmospheric…

632-010-0010 Application and Permit to Drill, Redrill, Deepen, Alter Casing, or Rework (1) No person may construct, drill, operate, or decommission a well until the person has received a permit, paid to the department a nonrefundable fee for each such well pursuant to ORS 520.017…

632-010-0011 Active Permits On or before the anniversary of the issuance date of each active permit issued by the department, the permittee must pay to the department an annual nonrefundable fee in the amount specified in ORS 520.017. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/O…

632-010-0012 Modifications to Drilling Permits Proposed modifications to a drilling permit must be approved by the department prior to taking effect. (1) Modification to a permit involving depth, casing, or location within the same drilling or spacing unit must be submitted on an…

632-010-0014 Drilling Practices (1) Pits for drill cuttings: At every well site, the permittee must provide and use one or more pits, sumps, or above-ground containers of approved design and size for holding the drill cuttings and fluid removed from the well. All pits, sumps, or …

632-010-0015 Down Hole Loss and Decommissioning of a Radioactive Source (1) A permittee must notify the department within 2 hours of the down hole loss of a radioactive source (source or radioactive source). The notice must include the date of loss and location (county, survey na…

632-010-0016 Enclosure and Identification of Wells, Tanks, and Other Oil Measuring Devices (1) The permittee must identify every well, tank, sump, or other oil-measuring device. Identification must include a sign posted in a conspicuous place near the well, tank, sump, or device …

632-010-0017 Well Records (Logs) (1) During the drilling, redrilling, deepening, or reworking of a well (except seismic, core, or other shallow wells drilled solely for geological data), the permittee must keep a detailed and accurate record of the well and have it available at t…

632-010-0018 Organization Reports Every person acting as principal, agent for another, or independently engaged in drilling for, producing, or storing oil or gas in Oregon, must immediately file with the department an organization report on a form provided by the department. A su…

632-010-0020 Surface Equipment Meter fittings of adequate size to measure the gas efficiency for the purpose of obtaining gas-oil ratios must be installed on the gas vent-line of every separator. Wellhead equipment must be installed and maintained in good operating condition so t…

632-010-0128 Boiler or Light Plant No open flame or source of sparks may be placed nearer than 150 feet from any producing well, hydrocarbon storage, or other flammable source. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 520.095 History: DGMI 1-2013, f. & c…

632-010-0130 Rubbish or Debris Any rubbish or debris that might constitute a fire hazard must be removed to a distance of at least 150 feet from the vicinity of wells, tanks, and pump stations. All waste must be removed from the site upon completion, suspension, or decommission o…

632-010-0132 Tubing All wells must be equipped with tubing. Production must be exclusively through tubing, unless otherwise approved by the department. The bottom of tubing on flowing wells may not be higher than 100 feet above the top of the producing horizon, or as otherwise ap…

632-010-0134 Chokes All free-flowing wells must be equipped with chokes or beans adequate to control the flow thereof. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 520.095 History: DGMI 1-2013, f. & cert. ef 3-21-13 GMI 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-90 GMI 1, …

632-010-0136 Separators All wells flowing oil and gas must be produced through an oil and gas separator. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 520.095 History: DGMI 1-2013, f. & cert. ef 3-21-13 GMI 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 12-5-90 GMI 4-1985, f. & ef. …

632-010-0138 Fire Walls Every permanent oil or condensate tank, or battery of tanks, must be surrounded by a dike or firewall with a capacity of one and one-half times that of the tank or battery of tanks. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 520.095…

632-010-0140 Reserve Pits, Sumps, and Above-Ground Tanks (1) Materials or any fluid necessary to the drilling, production, or other operations by the permittee must be discharged to or placed in pits, sumps or above-ground tanks approved by the department and the Oregon Departmen…

632-010-0142 Directional Drilling (1) Any well intentionally deviated from the vertical must be surveyed at intervals of at least 250 feet to determine the location of the borehole at those intervals. Deviation from the vertical for short distances is permitted without special pe…

632-010-0144 Report of Perforating or Well Stimulation Treatment Within 60 days after either the perforating or well stimulation treatment of a well, the permittee must file a report with the department describing the perforation or stimulation procedures used and the results obt…

632-010-0146 Vacuum Pumps Prohibited The use of vacuum pumps or other devices for the purpose of putting a vacuum on any gas- or oil-bearing stratum is prohibited, unless approved by the department. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 520.095 Histor…

632-010-0148 Production Practice Naturally flowing wells must be produced at a continuous uniform rate as far as is practical, in keeping with the current allowable, unless the board specifically permits stop-cocking to reduce the gas-oil ratio. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520…

632-010-0150 Removal Of Casing No person may remove a casing, or any portion of a casing, from a well without first giving advance written notice and obtaining written approval from the department. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 520 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 520.095 History…

632-010-0151 Notification of Fire, Breaks, Leaks, or Blowouts (1) All persons controlling or operating any well, receiving tank, storage tanks, or receiving and storage receptacle where crude oil is produced, received, or stored must immediately notify the local fire marshal and …

632-010-0152 Multiple Completion of Wells Neither oil or gas may be produced from different strata through the same tubing without the prior approval of the department. The approval of the department will require evidence of adequate and complete separation as ascertained by pres…

632-010-0154 Determining and Naming Fields and Pools (1) Field names and boundaries are determined by the board after establishment of evidence acceptable to the board that geologic, geographic, or other conditions warrant the assignment of a new field designation. (2) Wells are …