Rules & Regulations
The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) was established under Oregon Statute 449 (now 468.A) and approved by the Oregon Sanitary Authority (now Environmental Quality Commission), effective January 1, 1968, to exercise the functions vested by statute within the boundaries of Lane County. LRAPA implements Lane County’s air quality regulations through its rules and related programs. LRAPA’s rules closely mimic those from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Changes to DEQ’s rules usually result in subsequent changes to LRAPA’s rules because LRAPA’s rules cannot be less strict than DEQ.
LRAPA seeks public involvement during the rule development process by conducting informational meetings, holding public hearings, and inviting public comment.
All LRAPA’s rules are publicly available on this page, divided by each Title. A fully searchable combined PDF of all LRAPA Rules and Regulations is placed at the top of this page.
Proposed & Newly Adopted Rules
This section lists any proposed changes to LRAPA’s rules and displays any adopted rule changes over the last five years.
Adopted Rules
July 1, 2024 - Annual 4% Fee Increase for ACDP Fees and Asbestos Notification Fees
July 1, 2024 – Annual 4% Fee Increase for Air Contaminant Discharge Permit (ACDP) Fees LRAPA Title 37, Table 2 and Title 43, Asbestos Requirements – Asbestos Notification Fees
On January 11, 2018, the LRAPA Board of Directors approved amendments to the permitting rules that include a provision in Section 37-0090 for an annual 4% increase in the fee amounts, effective July 1st of each year for Air Contaminant Discharge Permit (ACDP) fees listed in Table 2, Section 37-8020.
Additionally, Title 43 – Asbestos Requirements – Asbestos Notification Fees has been revised to align with the new fee schedule that will take effect on July 1, 2024. This adjustment accounts for the stipulated annual 4% fee increase.
Please disregard any outdated copies you may have of previous fee schedules. If you have questions about these changes, or need a printed copy of the fee changes, please contact LRAPA staff at rules@lrapa.org
April 11, 2024 - Air Quality Permitting Rules
- Prohibiting approvals for sources that would cause an exceedance of air quality standards.
- Updating the Notice of Intent to Construct rules to streamline the permitting process.
- Requiring strict compliance with permit conditions to ensure adherence to air quality standards.
The proposed changes also included technical amendments to clarify the program and ensure consistency with DEQ rules. The proposed revisions were deliberated by the LRAPA Board and the Citizens Advisory Committee and were also presented for public input during a hearing on April 11, 2024.
March 14, 2024 - Title 47 Outdoor Burning Rules
On March 14, 2024, the LRAPA Board adopted amendments to Title 47, aiming to synchronize the outdoor burning periods permitted by the City of Lowell with LRAPA’s Title 47 requirements. This alignment was necessary to streamline regulations and ensure consistency across jurisdictions.
Additionally, the amendments included formatting updates to enhance the clarity and readability of the regulations, as well as clarifying changes to eliminate ambiguities and ensure precise interpretation. The proposed amendments underwent thorough discussions with the LRAPA Board, the Citizens Advisory Committee, and were subject to a public hearing on March 14, 2024.
October 14, 2021
A public hearing was held on October 14, 2021. The Board adopted the rules with adjustments based on public comments received.
- Oakridge PM10 Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan
- Oakridge PM10 Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan for DEQ’s Environmental Quality Commission
- Oakridge-Westfir PM2.5 Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan
- Oakridge-Westfir PM2.5 Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan for DEQ’s Environmental Quality Commission