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Or. Rev. Stat. § 469.540 (2026)

Reductions or curtailment of operations for violation of safety standards; notice; time period for repairs; transport and disposal of radioactive materials

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      469.540 Reductions or curtailment of operations for violation of safety standards; notice; time period for repairs; transport and disposal of radioactive materials. (1) In instances where the Director of the State Department of Energy determines either from the monitoring or surveillance of the director that there is danger of violation of a safety standard adopted under ORS 469.501 from the continued operation of a plant or installation, the director may order temporary reductions or curtailment of operations until such time as proper safety precautions can be taken.

      (2) An order of reduction or curtailment shall be entered only after notice to the thermal power plant or installation and only after a reasonable time, considering the extent of the danger, has been allowed for repairs or other alterations that would bring the plant or installation into conformity with applicable safety standards.

      (3) The director may order compliance or impose other safety conditions on the transport or disposal of radioactive materials or wastes if the director believes that ORS 469.300 to 469.619 and 469.930 or rules adopted pursuant thereto are being violated or are in danger of being violated. [Formerly 453.545; 1989 c.6 §2; 1993 c.569 §26; 2003 c.186 §31]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1977–1977 · leading case: Application of Portland Gen. Elec. Co., 561 P.2d 154 (Or. 1977).
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Application of Portland Gen. Elec. Co., 561 P.2d 154 (Or. 1977). · cites it 2× “" The Director of the Department of Energy has the statutory authority to "curtail" or "halt" plant operation "without hearing or prior notice" whenever there "is cause to believe that there is clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety from continued operation.”
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