OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
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This document serves as an agreement between the undersigned (hereinafter “you”) and the
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding DEQ review and oversight of the
investigation and/or cleanup of petroleum (hazardous substances) at the property located at:
Facility Name: _______________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
DEQ File No.: _______________________________________
DEQ agrees to review environmental documents submitted by you or on your behalf regarding
the investigation and/or cleanup of the above-referenced site. Additional details regarding DEQ
oversight will be established upon review of the initial site data.
DEQ requires that persons requesting DEQ review and oversight of investigation and cleanup
activities agree to the terms of this cost recovery agreement and pay project oversight costs.
DEQ project oversight costs will include direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs include site-
specific expenses and legal costs. Indirect costs are those general management and support costs
of the DEQ, including the Land Quality Division (LQ), allocable to DEQ oversight of this
agreement and not charged as direct, site-specific costs. Indirect charges are based on a
percentage of direct personal services costs. Review and oversight costs shall not include any
unreasonable costs or costs not otherwise recoverable by DEQ under ORS 465.255.
DEQ costs are due within thirty (30) days of issuance of the monthly statement, by a check made
payable to the “Department of Environmental Quality”. Nine percent interest shall be charged
on past due accounts.
Electing not to enter into this agreement does not release you from any responsibility that you
might have for any reporting requirements, investigation and/or cleanup of petroleum (hazardous
substances) at the above – referenced facility. This does not preclude the DEQ from conducting
audits or inspections of all or portions of the investigation and cleanup activities associated with
this facility. Enforcement action may be initiated if any violation of Oregon Administrative
Rules (OAR) or Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) is found.
Updated March 30, 2016
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