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DEQ ~ Rulemaking Restrictions for NF Smith River Public Comment & Meeting

1/15/2017

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is proposing amendments to its administrative rules at OAR 340-041.

Summary
 
DEQ will ask the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission to approve proposed rule amendments to:
  • Declare the North Fork Smith River in Oregon, and its tributaries and associated wetlands, as Outstanding Resource Waters under Oregon's antidegradation regulations under the Clean Water Act
  • Establish policies to protect the unique water quality values and outstanding values and ecological characteristics of the North Fork Smith River and its tributaries and associated wetlands   
 
Public Participation
 
DEQ will accept public comments on this proposed rulemaking until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. You may submit comments electronically at the website for this rulemaking: North Fork Smith River 2017 Rulemaking. You may also send comments directly to DEQ at the following address:
 
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Attn.: Aron Borok
700 NE Multnomah Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
 
DEQ will also accept comments from the public at two hearings on this proposed rulemaking.
 
The first public hearing will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at:
 
DEQ Headquarters, 3rd Floor
700 NE Multnomah St.
Portland, OR 97232
 
The second hearing will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at:
 
Best Western Harbor Inn
16008 Boat Basin Rd.
Brookings, OR 97415
 
The public can participate in both hearings by video webinar or audio teleconference:
 
Video Webinar Link:
Webinar link
Teleconference Call-in Number: 888-363-4734
Teleconference Participant ID: 1910322
 
Instructions for joining webinar or teleconference:
Webinar instructions
 
Additional Information
 
To view copies of the notice documents, learn more about this rulemaking, and how to submit comments, you can view the rulemaking web page linked to above.

If you want to receive future email notices about this rulemaking, you must sign up at: DEQ Govdelivery.
 
You can also obtain more information about this rulemaking by contacting:
 
Aron Borok
503-229-5050
borok.aron@deq.state.or.us

The Petitioner/Enviro-Whacko

Petition to DEQ NF Smith River 2-23-2016
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The person filing the petition is Gordon R Lyford.

https://www.oregon.gov/deq/WQ/Documents/petitionorwo.pdf

Company Name:  WILD RIVERS WATER RIGHTS
File Number:  264264-94
Filing State:  Oregon (OR)
Filing Status:  Active
Filing Date:  January 21, 2005
Company Age:  11 Years, 9 Months
Registered Agent:  Gordon R Lyford
Po Box 118
O'brien, OR 97534

Principal Address:  
822 Lone Mountain Rd
O'brien, OR 97534


Wild Rivers Water Rights is an Oregon Assumed Business Name filed on January 21, 2005 . The company's filing status is listed as Active and its File Number is 264264-94.

The Registered Agent on file for this company is Gordon R Lyford and is located at Po Box 118, O'Brien, OR 97534. The company's principal address is 822 Lone Mountain Rd, O'Brien, OR 97534.

The company has 1 principal on record. The principal is Gordon R Lyford from O'Brien OR.

Petition to Designate the North Fork Smith River an Outstanding Resource Water
On January 4, 2016, Gordon Lyford submitted a petition to the Environmental Quality Commission and DEQ on behalf of a group of conservation and fishing organizations to designate the North Fork Smith River as an Outstanding Resource Water. Mr. Lyford withdrew the petition a few weeks later and resubmitted it with changes on February 23, 2016. State regulations require that the Environmental Quality Commission consider the petition within 90 days and either deny the petition, direct DEQ to initiate rulemaking proceedings, or deny the petition and direct DEQ to take other action.
The petition proposed amendments to DEQ’s antidegradation rule at OAR 340-041-0004 designating the North Fork Smith River and its tributaries Outstanding Resource Waters. In addition, the petition proposes amending the basin-specific criteria for the South Coast Basin at OAR 340-041-0305 as follows:

1) The North Fork Smith River and all of its tributaries and wetlands are ORWs.
2) The high water quality, ecological values, and existing and designated uses of these waters shall be maintained;
3) DEQ shall not allow new or expanded NPDES permitted discharges to these waters, upstream waters, or tributaries to these waters;
4) No activities shall be allowed that would degrade the water quality, ecological characteristics or values of these waters;
5) Exceptions may be made to respond to public emergencies or for restoration or enhancement of water quality or ecological values.

DEQ provided an opportunity for the public to submit comments on the petition
2 and received comments from more than 1000 people supporting the petition. These comments noted the qualities and values of the North Fork Smith River including its exceptional water quality and clarity; pristine nature; lack of dams; valuable fisheries including the Coho salmon, a threatened species in the Southern Oregon and Northern California coastal region; unique geology; rare wetland plants; recreational opportunities; and natural beauty. Some commenters also noted the importance of the North Fork Smith River to downstream users including tribes and as a source of drinking water to several communities. Commenters also stated that the ORW designation was needed to protect the river from potential mining and logging impacts and to protect it for future generations.

DEQ also received comments from more than ten parties opposing the petition. In summary, the comments stated that:


•
ORW designation is unnecessary to protect water quality of the North Fork Smith River;
• The petition bypasses the ORW screening process outlined in DEQ’s antidegradation regulations;
• The ORW designation is inconsistent with the management plan for the Rogue River National Forest;
• The designation may restrict timber harvest and grazing and thus prevent economic opportunity;
• The designation creates impediments to mining, eliminates the ability to obtain new water rights, eliminates activities with minor impacts that would not violate water quality standards; and
• The activities of dredge miners, which might be restricted, do more environmental good than harm.

DEQ staff presented information to the EQC on April 20, 2016, about the petition and the public comment received. At the meeting, the EQC directed DEQ to conduct rulemaking on the proposed rule language in the petition. In addition, the EQC directed DEQ to use the technical analyses from DEQ’s June 1995 ORW Implementation Plan (DEQ 1995) in evaluating the proposed ORW designation for the North Fork Smith River. Section 3 of this issue paper contains DEQ’s evaluation of this proposal relative to the 1995 ORW Implementation Plan.

1 Unless otherwise noted, references in this paper to the "NF Smith River" refers to the portion of the North Fork Smith River within Oregon and its tributaries.
2 OAR 137-001-0070(3)

Proposed Rulemaking
Aron Borok, 503-229-5050
Outstanding Resource Waters are high quality waters that constitute an outstanding state resource due to their extraordinary water quality or ecological values, or where special protection is needed to maintain critical habitat areas. The Environmental Quality Commission adopted Oregon’s ORW policy, part of the state’s antidegradation policy, in 1991 and may be found at OAR 340-041-0004(8). To date, no waters have been designated ORWs in Oregon.
 
Sign up for email updates on the rulemaking via GovDelivery
 
 Public Involvement
Submit a comment​ 
Comment period closes at 4 p.m. Feb. 28, 2017.

 
Public Notice Packet
Includes invitation to comment, notice, proposed rules, and any supporting documents
 
Advisory committee on North Fork Smith River Outstanding Resource Waters
DEQ has appointed an advisory committee to provide input on shaping the rules necessary to implement this designation.
 
Advisory Committee Roster
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DEQ ~ Imposing the Latest Sewer System Standards for Oregon Cities

10/10/2016

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DEQ Reminds Cities to Adopt Latest Standards for Sewer Systems
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is reminding municipalities to use the latest construction standards when building sewer systems. The DEQ requires all sewer systems to meet specific standards. When reviewing such projects, the agency uses the most current version of the Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction and
the
Oregon Standard Drawings, which are developed by the Oregon Department of Transportation and the American Public Works Association. The current standards are dated 2015. The DEQ recommends municipalities adopt these 2015 standards and update their standard details and specifications as
appropriate.

Contact: Tim Caire, DEQ Environmental Engineer: (541) 686-7518 or caire.tim@deq.state.or.us


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DEQ ~ Designating Land-Grab Committee for N-Fork Smith River Meets Oct. 17, 2016

10/6/2016

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Subject: DEQ Rulemaking - North Fork Smith River Outstanding Resource Waters Designation Advisory Committee
  
Outstanding Resource Waters are high quality waters that constitute an outstanding state resource due to their extraordinary water quality or ecological values, or where special protection is needed to maintain critical habitat areas. The Environmental Quality Commission adopted Oregon’s ORW policy, part of the state’s antidegradation policy, in 1991 and may be found at OAR 340-041-0004(8). To date, no waters have been designated ORWs in Oregon.
 
The Environmental Quality Commission granted a citizen petition for rulemaking to designate the North Fork Smith River and its tributaries ORWs. DEQ has initiated rulemaking proceedings on the rule amendments proposed by the petition, which include policies to maintain and protect the existing water quality and ecological values of these waters. The rulemaking process will include an opportunity for public comment on the proposed rule language.
 
DEQ has appointed an advisory committee to provide input on the draft rules. The committee's first meeting is as follows:
 
Monday, October 17, 2016
1-5 p.m.
Douglas County Fire Protective Association
1758 NE Airport Road
Roseburg, OR 97470
 
Teleconference call-in number: 888-278-0296
Teleconference participant ID: 8040259
 
The public is entitled to attend this meeting, but not to participate in the meeting. Later in these proceedings DEQ will accept public input on, and will hold a public hearing about, the proposed rules.
 
You can obtain more information by viewing DEQ’s OSRW web page: DEQ OSRW page
 
For more information, contact:
 
Aron Borok
503-229-5050
borok.aron@deq.state.or.us

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Eminent Domain Protest in Coos Bay Monday April 4, 2016 ~ 5pm at The Mill Casino

4/4/2016

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UPCOMING EVENTS for Landowners on the LNG Route: 

Coos County: April 4th 5-8pm at Mill Casino in Coos Bay

Douglas County: April 5th 5-8pm at Windmill Inn in Roseburg

Jackson County: April 6 5-8pm at the Inn at the Commons in Medford

Klamath County: April 7th 5-8pm at the Shilo Inn in Klamath Falls


WE SAID NO! FERC SAID NO AND DENIED THE PROJECT!

NO MEANS NO! 
Stand with Impacted Landowners Against Eminent Domain by the Government for a Private Company!

Monday April 4 - Thursday April 7 
After the FERC decision finding that 90 percent of landowners have not signed contracts to let the pipeline cross their land and reduce their property values, Williams, the Oklahoma based company proposing the pipeline, is now working hard to try to pressure landowners to sign.  They just announced they will be holding meetings with impacted landowners (only) next week throughout southern Oregon.

Landowners in all four impacted counties who have been facing threats of Eminent Domain for over 10 years have asked for our communities’ support in joining them and their neighbors for peaceful and respectful rallies outside of these meetings, asking Williams to leave their homes and our communities alone.   

Be there by 5pm. Wear read and bring your signs of support:
NO EMINENT DOMAIN FOR PRIVATE GAIN! 
NO MEANS NO!  
GO HOME TO CANADA!
LEAVE LANDOWNERS ALONE!

Coos County: April 4th 5-8pm at Mill Casino in Coos Bay

Douglas County: April 5th 5-8pm at Windmill Inn in Roseburg
Jackson County: April 6 5-8pm at the Inn at the Commons in Medford
Klamath County: April 7th 5-8pm at the Shilo Inn in Klamath Falls

Links to informative articles related to the LNG project: 

Japan's Jera says will significantly cut long-term LNG contracts
Tokyo - By Osamu Tsukimori and Yuka Obayashi
Oct 21, 2015
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-commodities-summit-jera-idUSKCN0SF0Y320151022


Interview: Jera eyes selling US Freeport LNG volume to Europe as alternative to Japan
Tokyo (Platts)--28 May 2015
http://www.platts.com/latest-news/natural-gas/tokyo/interview-jera-eyes-selling-us-freeport-lng-volume-26103915


Jordan Cove: New deal 'desperate' opponents say
By Troy Brynelson tbrynelson@nrtoday.com
http://www.nrtoday.com/news/21292423-113/jordan-cove-new-deal-desperate-opponents-say



Jordan Cove LNG finds potential gas buyer, says there is need for the project
By Ted Sickinger| The Oregonian/OregonLive 
March 25, 2016
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2016/03/jordan_cove_lng_finds_potentia.html



Jordan Cove officials continue to express optimism
Devan Patel - The World
March 24, 2016
http://theworldlink.com/lng/jordan-cove-officials-continue-to-express-optimism/article_9135c16e-d01e-5839-96c4-696ebaea6d1a.html


Panama Canal Expansion to Open June 2016
Posted by Sutherland LNG on Mar 23, 2016
http://www.lnglawblog.com/2016/03/panama-canal-expansion-to-open-june-2016/


Veresen signs agreement to sell LNG
By Devan Patel
March 23, 2016
http://theworldlink.com/lng/veresen-signs-first-preliminary-agreement-to-purchase-lng/article_756e6166-6b28-564c-af6d-e9d3f054c696.html


Japanese venture and Jordan Cove agree to gas sale
By Dennis Webb 
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/japanese-venture8232and-jordan-cove8232-agree-to-g


Tokyo Gas Signs HOA for Cameron LNG Supplies
Sutherland LAW Blog
March 2, 2016
http://www.lnglawblog.com/2016/03/tokyo-gas-signs-hoa-for-cameron-lng-supplies/

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DEQ Proposes Temporary Rule Amendments for Invalid Portions of the EPA

10/29/2014

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DEQ proposes temporary rules to revise greenhouse gas permitting requirements

DEQ proposes temporary rule amendments to remove certain parts of Oregon’s greenhouse gas permitting requirements temporarily while DEQ determines how to recommend EQC take into consideration a recent change to federal greenhouse gas permitting rules. On June 23, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated portions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas regulations known as the Tailoring Rule.

EQC approval of the temporary rule amendments would prevent some facilities from spending thousands of dollars to comply with Oregon’s current requirements until EQC considers permanent rules in 2015.

Visit DEQ's website to view the staff report and proposed rules. DEQ will take the proposal to EQC for decision at the commission's November 5-7, 2014 meeting.

Questions? Contact George Davis at 503-229-5534 or davis.george@deq.state.or.us.

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#DEQ ~Eats Crow & Proposes Temporary Revisions to Greenhouse Gas Permitting

8/27/2014

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DEQ proposes temporary rules to revise greenhouse gas permitting requirements

DEQ is developing a temporary rulemaking proposal to revise certain greenhouse gas permitting requirements. The objective of the temporary rulemaking is to remove certain permitting requirements until DEQ determines how to address recent action by the U.S. Supreme Court. On June 23, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated portions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas regulations known as the Tailoring Rule.

Visit DEQ's website to view the proposed rules. On that website in October, DEQ will publish its Staff Report to the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission. DEQ plans to take the proposal to the Environmental Quality Commission for decision at the commission's November 2014 meeting.

Questions? Contact George Davis at 503-229-5534 or davis.george@deq.state.or.us


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The Nature Conservancy---Oregon Grasslands: Crucial for Wildlife Survival‏
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Department of Interior---Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations AKA The Coquilles


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DEQ---Extends Public Comment to August 28 for Proposed Air Quality Permitting  

7/30/2014

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DEQ extends public comment period for proposed revisions to air quality permitting, Heat Smart, and gasoline dispensing facility rules to Aug. 28, 2014

DEQ received a request from Oregon Associated Industries to extend the public comment period for the proposed air quality permitting, Heat Smart, and gasoline dispensing facility updates, which had been scheduled to close on Aug. 14, 2014. DEQ is extending the public comment period for this rulemaking until Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to provide additional time for comment.

This is DEQ’s second update to its initial proposal issued June 16, 2014. In DEQ’s first update issued July 9, 2014, DEQ extended the comment deadline from July 31, 2014 to Aug. 14, 2014, added public hearings which occurred July 16, 2014, and provided information about recent action by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Click here for details.

DEQ proposes rule revisions to:

  • Clarify and update air quality rules
  • Update particulate matter emission standards
  • Change permitting requirements for emergency generators and small natural gas or oil-fired equipment
  • Establish two new state air quality area designations, “sustainment” and “reattainment,” to help areas avoid and more quickly end a federal nonattainment designation
  • Designate Lakeview as a state sustainment area while retaining its federal attainment designation
  • Change the New Source Review preconstruction permitting program
  • Modernize methods allowed for holding public hearings and meetings
  • Re-establish the Heat Smart woodstove replacement program exemption for small commercial solid fuel boilers regulated under the permitting program
  • Remove annual reporting requirements for small gasoline dispensing facilities
DEQ requests public comment on the proposed rules. To consider comments on the proposed rules, DEQ must receive the comment by 5:00 p.m., Aug 28, 2014. Click here to view the rulemaking documents and details about the public comment period, including the time and location of hearings and how to submit comments.

DEQ plans to take the final proposal including any modifications made in response to public comments to the Environmental Quality Commission for decision at the commission's January 2015 meeting. If adopted, DEQ will submit the rules to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a revision to the State Implementation Plan as required by the Clean Air Act.

Questions? Contact Jill Inahara at 503-229-5001 or inahara.jill@deq.state.or.us. In Lane County, contact Max Hueftle at 541-736-1056 or max@lrapa.org.


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The Natural Resources Report---Two Stories Showing Cause and Effect
EPA---Article in the Western Mining Alliance Newsletter on Oregon Spotted Frog
EPA---Victims of Government: The Case of Steve Lathrop, Sounds Familiar
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The Nature Conservancy---Oregon Grasslands: Crucial for Wildlife Survival‏
The Bandon Marsh  Mosquito Farm
USFWS---Public Responses to the Bandon Marsh Mosquito Invasion
Letter to Mr. Lowe of the USFWS about the Bandon Marsh Mosquitoe  Problem
Department of Interior---Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations AKA The Coquilles

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DEQ---Public Comments by July 31, 2014 Proposed Revisions Air Quality Permitting 

6/16/2014

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DEQ proposes revisions to air quality permitting, Heat Smart, and gasoline dispensing facility rules

 DEQ proposes rule revisions to:
  • Clarify and update air quality rules
  • Update particulate matter emission standards
  • Change permitting requirements for emergency generators and small natural gas or oil-fired equipment
  • Establish two new state air quality area designations, “sustainment” and “reattainment,” to help areas avoid and more quickly end a federal nonattainment designation
  • Designate Lakeview as a state sustainment area while retaining its federal attainment designation
  • Change the New Source Review preconstruction permitting program
  • Modernize methods allowed for holding public hearings and meetings
  • Re-establish the Heat Smart woodstove replacement program exemption for small commercial solid fuel boilers regulated under the permitting program
  • Remove annual reporting requirements for small gasoline dispensing facilities
DEQ requests public comment on the proposed rules. To consider comments on the proposed rules, DEQ must receive the comment by 5:00 p.m., July 31, 2014. DEQ will hold public hearings Jul. 16, 2014. Click here to view the rulemaking documents and details about the public comment period, including the time and location of hearings and how to submit comments.

DEQ plans to take the final proposal including any modifications made in response to public comments to the Environmental Quality Commission for decision at the commission's January 2015 meeting. If adopted, DEQ will submit the rules to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a revision to the State Implementation Plan as required by the Clean Air Act.

Questions? Contact Jill Inahara at 503-229-5001 or inahara.jill@deq.state.or.us. In Lane County, contact Max Hueftle at 541-736-1056 or max@lrapa.org.

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