Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 632 - DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL INDUSTRIES
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 632 is dedicated to the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI). This chapter outlines the regulations and procedures related to the state's geological resources and the industries that develop them.
Key areas covered under OAR Chapter 632 include:
Procedural Rules (Division 1): General administrative procedures, including notice of rulemaking, model rules of procedure, service fees, and contracting procedures.
Oil and Gas Rules (Division 10): Regulations concerning oil and gas exploration, drilling, production, and well modifications, including permitting, well design, and environmental protection.
Information and Seismic Test Holes (Division 15): Rules related to the collection of geological information and the drilling of seismic test holes.
Geothermal Regulations (Division 20): Regulations for geothermal exploration, drilling, and production, including permitting, well design, and waste disposal.
Oregon Mined Land Reclamation Act (Divisions 30, 33, 35, 37, 38): This is a significant portion of the chapter, addressing various aspects of surface mining:
Division 30: General rules for surface mining, operating permits, reclamation plans, performance bonds, fees, inspections, and enforcement. This division applies to most surface mining operations unless specifically covered by other divisions.
Division 33: Regulations for exploration activities requiring permits.
Division 35: Specific rules for placer mines, coal mines, and metal mines using only gravity separation.
Division 37: Consolidated permitting process for chemical process mining operations.
Division 38: Rules for the Voluntary Reclamation Program.
Tsunami Inundation Zone (Division 5): Regulations related to mapping and managing tsunami inundation zones.
Further Review Area Maps (Division 7): Rules concerning the mapping of further review areas for rapidly moving landslides.
In essence, OAR Chapter 632 establishes the framework for how DOGAMI regulates activities such as:
Oil and gas drilling
Geothermal energy development
All forms of surface mining, including the reclamation of mined lands
Exploration activities
Mapping and managing geological hazards like tsunamis and landslides
These rules are crucial for ensuring the responsible development of Oregon's geological resources while protecting the environment and public safety. You can find the full text of these rules on official Oregon government websites, such as the Oregon Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules database or Oregon Public Law.
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