Home / Environment / Oregon DEQ Fines Top $462K for Violations
Oregon DEQ Fines Top $462K for Violations
27 Nov
Summary
- Ten penalties totaling $462,425 were issued by Oregon DEQ in October.
- Violations included storage tank issues, methane monitoring failures, and discharge limit exceedances.
- Companies can appeal fines or sponsor environmental projects to resolve penalties.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued a total of ten penalties in October, amounting to $462,425. The citations targeted a range of environmental infractions, highlighting ongoing challenges in regulatory compliance across the state.
Key recipients included Circle K Stores for multiple underground storage tank violations, Douglas County for failing to monitor methane emissions at its landfill, and two wastewater treatment facilities that exceeded permitted discharge limits. These penalties underscore the DEQ's commitment to enforcing environmental standards.
Entities facing fines have the recourse to appeal within 20 days or potentially resolve their penalties by sponsoring environmental improvement projects. This approach offers flexibility while ensuring accountability for environmental stewardship.
