OAR 345-026-0010. Legislative Authority

(1) Under ORS 469.430, the Council has continuing authority over the site for which a site certificate is issued and may inspect, direct the Department of Energy to inspect, or ask another state agency or local government to inspect, the site at any time to ensure that the certificate holder is operating the facility in compliance with the terms and conditions of the site certificate. (2) For facilities subject to ORS 469.410 as having been built prior to July 2, 1975, the Council has continuing authority over the site for which a site certificate is issued and may inspect, or direct the Department to inspect, or ask another state agency or local government to inspect, the site at any time to ensure that the facility is being operated in compliance with the terms and conditions of the site certificate and any applicable health or safety standards. (3) According to ORS 469.410, the Council shall establish programs for monitoring the environmental and ecological effects of the operation and decommissioning of energy facilities subject to site certificates issued prior to July 2, 1975, to ensure continued compliance with the terms and conditions of the site certificate and any applicable health or safety standards.