US Laws, Codes, Statutes & Cases

Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation Programs; Energy Facilities

 

2007 EDITION

 

ENERGY; CONSERVATION PROGRAMS; ENERGY FACILITIES

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

469.010     Policy

 

469.020     Definitions

 

STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY; ADMINISTRATION

 

469.030     State Department of Energy; duties

 

469.040     Director; duties; appointment; rules

 

469.050     Limitations on subsequent employment of director; sanctions

 

469.055     Authority of department to require fingerprints

 

469.060     Comprehensive energy plan; energy pricing structures research

 

469.070     Energy forecast; contents; fees

 

469.080     Energy resource information; subpoena power; depositions; limitations on obtaining information; protection from abuse

 

469.085     Procedure for imposing civil penalties; rules

 

469.090     Confidentiality of information submitted under ORS 469.080

 

469.097     Duty to monitor industry progress in energy conservation

 

469.100     Agency consideration of legislative policy; agency review of rules

 

469.110     Dealings with federal government; intervention by State Department of Energy in agency action

 

469.120     State Department of Energy Account; appropriation; record of moneys

 

469.135     Energy Conservation Clearinghouse for Commerce and Industry

 

469.150     Energy suppliers to provide conservation services and information; rules

 

469.155     Advisory energy conservation standards for dwellings; rules

 

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DEVICES

 

469.160     Definitions for ORS 469.160 to 469.180; rules

 

469.165     Rules; federal standards

 

469.170     Claim for tax credits; rules; eligibility; contents; contractor system certification

 

469.171     Transfer of tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle; rules

 

469.172     Ineligible devices; rules

 

469.176     Performance assumptions and prescriptive measures for tax credits

 

469.180     Forfeiture of tax credits; revocation of contractor certificate; inspection; effect of failure to allow inspection

 

RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES

 

469.185     Definitions for ORS 469.185 to 469.225 and 469.878; rules

 

469.190     Policy

 

469.195     Priority given to certain projects; criteria

 

469.197     Rules; criteria for high-performance homes, renewable energy systems, combined heat and power facilities and renewable energy resource equipment

 

469.200     Annual limit to cost of facility in granting tax credits

 

469.205     Application for preliminary certification; eligibility; contents; fees; rules

 

469.206     Transferability of facility tax credit; rules; effect on taxes reported by public utility

 

469.207     Tax credit for rental housing units; eligibility

 

469.208     Transferability of rental housing unit tax credit; rules

 

469.210     Submission of plans, specifications and contract terms; preliminary certification

 

469.215     Final certification; eligibility; application; content

 

469.217     Rules; fees for certification

 

469.220     Certificate required for tax credits; certification not to exceed five years

 

469.225     Revocation of certificate; forfeiture of tax credits; collection

 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS

 

(Temporary provisions relating to outdoor lighting are compiled as notes preceding ORS 469.229)

 

469.229     Definitions for ORS 469.229 to 469.261

 

469.233     Energy efficiency standards

 

469.235     Certain reflector lamps exempt from standards

 

469.238     Sale of products not meeting standards prohibited; exemptions

 

469.239     Installation of products not meeting standards prohibited; exemptions

 

469.255     Manufacturers to test products; test methods; certification of products; rules

 

469.261     Department to review standards; rules; postponement of operative dates of standards; application for waiver of federal preemption

 

REGULATION OF ENERGY FACILITIES

 

(General Provisions)

 

469.300     Definitions

 

469.310     Policy

 

(Siting)

 

469.320     Site certificate required; exceptions

 

469.330     Notice of intent to file application for site certificate; public notice; standards, application requirements and study requirements; project order; rules

 

469.350     Application for site certificate; comment and recommendation

 

469.360     Evaluation of site applications; costs; payment

 

469.370     Draft proposed order for hearing; issues raised; final order; expedited processing

 

469.373     Expedited processing for certain natural gas energy facilities

 

469.375     Required findings for radioactive waste disposal facility certificate

 

469.378     Land use compatibility statement for energy facility

 

469.401     Energy facility site certificate; conditions; effect of issuance on state and local government agencies

 

469.402     Delegation of review of future action required by site certificate

 

469.403     Rehearing on approval or rejection of application for site certificate or amendment; appeal; judicial review vested in Supreme Court; stay of order

 

469.405     Amendment of site certificate; judicial review; exemption; rules

 

469.407     Amendment of application to increase capacity of facility

 

469.409     Amendment of site certificate to demonstrate compliance with carbon dioxide emissions standard; binding arbitration to resolve disputes

 

469.410     Energy facility site certificate applications filed or under construction prior to July 2, 1975; conditions of site certificate; monitoring programs

 

469.421     Fees; exemptions; assessment of certain utilities and suppliers; penalty

 

469.430     Site inspections

 

469.440     Grounds for revocation or suspension of certificates

 

469.441     Justification of fees charged; judicial review

 

(High Voltage Transmission Lines)

 

469.442     Procedure prior to construction of transmission line in excess of 230,000 volts; review committee

 

(Administration)

 

469.450     Energy Facility Siting Council; appointment; confirmation; term; restrictions

 

469.460     Officers; meetings; compensation and expenses

 

469.470     Powers and duties; rules

 

469.480     Local government advisory group; special advisory groups; compensation and expenses; Electric and Magnetic Field Committee; rules

 

(Rules; Standards; Compliance)

 

469.490     Adoption of rules; determination of validity

 

469.501     Energy facility siting, construction, operation and retirement standards; exemptions

 

469.503     Requirements for approval of energy facility site certificate; carbon dioxide emissions standard; offset funds; use of offset funds by qualifying organization; rules

 

469.504     Facility compliance with statewide planning goals; exception; amendment of local plan and land use regulations; conflicts; technical assistance; rules

 

469.505     Consultation with other agencies

 

469.507     Monitoring environmental and ecological effects of construction and operation of energy facilities

 

469.520     Cooperation of state governmental bodies; adoption of rules by state agencies on energy facility development

 

(Plant Operations; Radioactive Wastes)

 

469.525     Radioactive waste disposal facilities prohibited; exceptions; rules

 

469.530     Review and approval of security programs

 

469.533     State Department of Energy rules for health protection and evacuation procedures in nuclear emergency

 

469.534     County procedures

 

469.535     Governor may assume control of emergency operations during nuclear accident or catastrophe

 

469.536     Public utility to disseminate information under ORS 469.533

 

469.540     Reductions or curtailment of operations for violation of safety standards; notice; time period for repairs; transport and disposal of radioactive materials

 

469.550     Order for halt of plant operations or activities with radioactive material; notice

 

469.553     Active uranium mill or mill tailings disposal facility site certification required; procedure for review; fees

 

469.556     Rules governing uranium-related activities

 

469.559     Cooperative agreements authorized between council and federal officials and agencies; rules; powers of Governor; exception for inactive or abandoned site

 

(Records)

 

469.560     Records; public inspection; confidential information

 

(Insurance)

 

469.561     Property insurance required; exceptions; filing of policy

 

469.562     Eligible insurers

 

(Enforcement)

 

469.563     Court orders for enforcement

 

(Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board)

 

469.566     Legislative findings

 

469.568     Construction of ORS 469.566 to 469.583

 

469.569     Definitions for ORS 469.566 to 469.583

 

469.571     Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board; members; appointment

 

469.572     Compensation of board members

 

469.573     Purpose of Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board

 

469.574     Duties of Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board; coordination with Washington

 

469.575     Duties of chairperson of Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board

 

469.576     Review of Hanford as site selected for long-term disposal of high-level radioactive waste

 

469.577     Lead agency; agreements with federal agencies related to long-term disposal of high-level radioactive waste

 

469.578     Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to implement agreements with federal agencies

 

469.579     Authority to accept moneys; disbursement of funds; rules

 

469.581     Advisory and technical committees

 

469.582     Cooperation with Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board; technical assistance from other state agencies

 

469.583     Rules

 

(Federal Site Selection)

 

469.584     Findings

 

469.585     Activities of state related to selection of high-level radioactive waste disposal site

 

(Hanford Nuclear Reservation)

 

469.586     Findings

 

469.587     Position of State of Oregon related to operation of Hanford Nuclear Reservation

 

(Siting of Nuclear-Fueled Thermal Power Plants)

 

469.590     Definitions for ORS 469.590 to 469.595

 

469.593     Findings

 

469.594     Storage of high-level radioactive waste after expiration of license prohibited; continuing responsibility for storage; implementation agreements

 

469.595     Condition to site certificate for nuclear-fueled thermal power plant

 

469.597     Election procedure; elector approval required

 

469.599     Public Utility Commission’s duty

 

469.601     Effect of ORS 469.595 on applications and applicants

 

(Transportation of Radioactive Material)

 

469.603     Intent to regulate transportation of radioactive material

 

469.605     Permit to transport required; application; delegation of authority to issue permits; fees; rules

 

469.606     Determination of best and safest route

 

469.607     Authority of council; rules

 

469.609     Annual report to state agencies and local governments on shipment of radioactive wastes

 

469.611     Emergency preparedness and response program; radiation emergency response team; training

 

469.613     Records; inspection; rules

 

469.615     Indemnity for claims against state insurance coverage certification; reimbursement for costs incurred in nuclear incident

 

469.617     Report to legislature; content

 

469.619     State Department of Energy to make federal regulations available

 

RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT

 

(Investor-Owned Utilities)

 

469.631     Definitions for ORS 469.631 to 469.645

 

469.633     Investor-owned utility program

 

469.634     Contributions for urban and community forest activities by customers of investor-owned utilities; rules; uses

 

469.635     Alternative program of investor-owned utilities

 

469.636     Additional financing program by investor-owned utility for rental dwelling

 

469.637     Energy conservation part of utility service of investor-owned utility

 

469.639     Billing for energy conservation measures

 

469.641     Conditions for cash payments to dwelling owner by investor-owned utility

 

469.643     Formula for customer charges; rules

 

469.645     Implementation of program by investor-owned utility

 

(Publicly Owned Utilities)

 

469.649     Definitions for ORS 469.649 to 469.659

 

469.651     Publicly owned utility program

 

469.652     Contributions for urban and community forest activities by customers of publicly owned utilities; rules; uses

 

469.653     Alternative program of publicly owned utility

 

469.655     Energy conservation as part of utility service of publicly owned utility

 

469.657     Conditions for cash payments to dwelling owner by publicly owned utility

 

469.659     Implementation of program by publicly owned utility

 

(Oil Dealers)

 

469.673     Definitions for ORS 469.673 to 469.683

 

469.675     Oil dealer program

 

469.677     Contracts for information, assistance and technical advice; standards for energy audits

 

469.679     Implementation by fuel dealer

 

469.681     Petroleum supplier assessment; computation; effect of failure to pay; interest

 

469.683     Oil-Heated Dwellings Energy Audit Account

 

(Miscellaneous)

 

469.685     Use of earlier energy audit

 

469.687     Title for ORS 469.631 to 469.687

 

ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

 

(Single Family Residence)

 

469.700     Energy efficiency ratings; public information; “single family residence” defined

 

(Low Interest Loans)

 

469.710     Definitions for ORS 469.710 to 469.720

 

469.715     Low interest loans for cost-effective energy conservation; rate

 

469.717     When installation to be completed

 

469.719     Eligibility of lender for tax credit not affected by owner’s failure

 

469.720     Energy audit required; permission to inspect required; owner not to receive other incentives

 

(Public Buildings)

 

469.730     Declaration of purpose

 

469.735     Definitions for ORS 469.730 to 469.745

 

469.740     Rules establishing energy conservation standards for public buildings; bases

 

469.745     Voluntary compliance program

 

469.750     State purchase of alternative fuels

 

(State Agency Projects)

 

469.752     Definitions for ORS 469.752 to 469.756

 

469.754     Authority of state agencies to establish projects; use of savings; rules

 

469.756     Rules; technical assistance; evaluations

 

BIOFUELS AND BIOMASS

 

469.785     Fuel blends and solid biofuels; qualification for tax credits; rules

 

469.790     Biomass; eligibility for tax credits

 

PACIFIC NORTHWEST ELECTRIC POWER AND CONSERVATION PLANNING COUNCIL

 

469.802     Definition for ORS 469.802 to 469.845

 

469.803     Oregon participation in Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council

 

469.805     State members of council; confirmation; qualifications

 

469.810     Conflicts of interest prohibited

 

469.815     Status of members; duties; attendance at public meetings; technical assistance

 

469.820     Term; reappointment; vacancy

 

469.825     Prohibited activities of members

 

469.830     Removal of members; grounds; procedure

 

469.835     Salary of members; staff

 

469.840     Northwest Regional Power and Conservation Account; uses

 

469.845     Annual report to Governor and legislature

 

COMMERCIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES PROGRAM

 

469.860     Definitions for ORS 469.860 to 469.900

 

469.863     Gas utility to adopt commercial energy audit program; rules

 

469.865     Electric utility to adopt commercial energy conservation services program

 

469.870     Application of ORS 469.865, 469.870 and 469.900 (1) to electric utility

 

469.875     Fee for gas utility audit

 

469.878     Alternative fuels program

 

469.880     Energy audit program; rules

 

469.885     Publicly owned utility to adopt commercial energy audit program; fee

 

469.890     Publicly owned utility to adopt commercial energy conservation program; fees; rules