Table 1 (340-206-0030)

Air Pollution Episode ALERT Conditions Source Emission Reduction Plan Emission Control Actions to be Taken as Appropriate in Alert Episode Area

Part A - Pollution Episode Conditions for Particulate Matter (Except Particulate from Volcanic Activity or Windblown Dust.

1. There shall be no open burning of any material in the designated area.
2. Where appropriate and if air quality maintenance strategies have not already prohibited the use of woodstoves and fireplaces, the public is requested to refrain from using coal or wood in uncertified woodstoves and fireplaces for domestic space heating where other heating methods are available.
3. Sources having Emission Reduction Plans, review plans and assure readiness to put them into effect if conditions worsen.

Part B - Pollution Episode Conditions for Carbon Monoxide, Ozone

1. All persons operating motor vehicles voluntarily reduce or eliminate unnecessary operations within the designated alert area.
2. Where appropriate, the public is requested to refrain from using coal or wood in uncertified woodstoves and fireplaces for domestic space heating where other heating methods are available.
3. Governmental and other agencies, review actions to be taken in the event of an air pollution warning.

Table 2 (340-206-0030, 340-206-0050)

Air Pollution Episode WARNING Conditions Emission Reduction Plan

Part A - Pollution Episode Conditions for Particulate Matter (PM10) (Except Particulate from Volcanic Activity or Windblown Dust.)
Source	Emission control action to be taken as appropriate in warning area
General (all sources and general public)	Continue alert procedures. Where legal authority exists, governmental agencies shall prohibit al1 use of woodstoves and fireplaces for domestic space heating except where such woodstoves and fireplaces provide the sole source of heat. The use of incinerators for disposal of solid or liquid waste is prohibited. Reduce emissions as much as possible consistent with safety to people and prevention of irreparable damage to equipment. Prepare for procedures to be followed if an emergency episode develops.
Specific additional general requirements for coal, oil or wood-fired electric power or steam generating facility	Effect a maximum reduction in emissions by switching to fuels having the lowest available ash and sulfur content. Switch to electric power sources located outside the Air Pollution Warning area or to noncombustion sources (hydro, thermonuclear). Cease operation of facilities not related to safety or protection of equipment or delivery of priority power.
Specific additional general requirements for manufacturing industries including: Petroleum, Refining, Chemical, Primary Metals, Glass, Paper and Allied Products, Mineral Processing, Grain and Wood Processing	Reduce process heat load demand to the minimum possible consistent with safety and protection of equipment. Reduce emission of air contaminants from manufacturing by closing, postponing or deferring production to the maximum extent possible without causing injury to persons or damage to equipment. In so doing, assume reasonable economic hardships. Do not commence new cooks, batches or furnace changes in batch operation. Reduce continuous operations to minimum operating level where practicable. Defer trade waste disposal operations which emit solid particles, gases, vapors or malodorous substances.

Table 2 – (continued)

Air Pollution Episode WARNING Conditions Emission Reduction Plan

Part B - Pollution Episode Conditions for Carbon Monoxide, Ozone: control actions to be taken as appropriate in warning area.

1. All operators of motor vehicles continue alert procedures.
2. Operation of motor vehicles carrying fewer than three persons shall be requested to avoid designated areas from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. or other hours as-may be specified by the Department. Exempted from this request are:
   1. Emergency vehicles
   2. Public transportation
   3. Commercial vehicles
   4. Through traffic remaining on Interstate or primary highways
   5. Traffic controlled by a preplanned strategy
3. In accordance with a traffic control plan prepared pursuant to OAR 340-206-0050, public transportation operators shall provide the additional service necessary to minimize the public inconvenience resulting from actions taken in accordance with paragraph b. above.
4. For ozone episodes there shall be:
   1. No bulk transfer of gasoline without vapor recovery from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   2. No service station pumping sales of gasoline from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   3. No operation of paper coating plants from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   4. No architectural painting or auto refinishing.
   5. No venting of dry cleaning solvents from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. (except perchloroethylene).
5. When appropriate for carbon monoxide episodes during the heating season and where legal authority exists, governmental agencies shall prohibit all use of woodstoves and fireplaces for domestic space heating except where such woodstoves and fireplaces provide the sole source of heat.

Table 3: (340-206-0030, 340-206-0050)

Table 3: Air Pollution Episode EMERGENCY Conditions Emission Reduction Plan Pollution Episode Conditions for all Pollutants (Except Particulate from Volcanic Activity or Windblown Dust.)
Source	Emission control actions to be taken as appropriate in emergency area
Requirements for all measures sources and general public.	Continue emission reduction taken under warning conditions. All places of employment, commerce, trade, public gatherings, government, industry, business, or manufacture shall immediately cease operations. Paragraph b. above does not apply to: Police, fire, medical and other emergency services. Utility and communication services. Governmental functioning necessary for civil control and safety. Operations necessary to prevent injury to persons or serious damage to equipment or property. Food stores, drug stores and operations necessary for their supply . Operations necessary for evacuation of persons leaving the area. Operations conducted in accordance with an approved Source Emission Reduction Plan on file with the Department. The operation of motor vehicles is prohibited except for the conduct of the functions exempted in paragraph c. above. Reduce heat and power loads to a minimum by maintaining heated occupied spaces no higher than 65° F and turning off heat to all other spaces. Where legal authority exists, governmental agencies shall prohibit all use of woodstoves and fireplaces for domestic space heating.
Specific additional requirements for coal oil or wood-fired electric power generating facilities operating under an approved source emission reduction plan.	Maintain operation at the lowest level possible consistent with prevention of damage to equipment and power production no higher than is required to supply power which is obtained elsewhere for essential services.
Specific additional requirements for coal, oil or wood-fired steam generating facilities operating under an approved source emission reduction plan.	Reduce operation to lowest level possible consistent with preventing damage to equipment.
Specific additional requirements for industries operating under an approved source emission reduction plan including: Petroleum Refining; Chemical; Primary Metals; Glass; Paper and Allied Products; Mineral Processing; Grain; Wood Processing.	Cease all trade waste disposal operations. If meteorological conditions are expected to persist for 24 hours or more, cease all operations not required for safety and protection of equipment.

Table 4 (340-206-0040)

Air pollution episode conditions due to Particulate which is primarily fallout from volcanic activity or windblown dust. Ambient Particulate control measures to be taken as appropriate in episode area.

Part A - ALERT Condition Actions

1. Traffic reduction by voluntary route control in contaminated areas.
2. Voluntary motor vehicle speed limits in dusty or fallout areas.
3. Voluntary street sweeping.
4. Voluntary wash down of traffic area

Part B - WARNING Condition Actions

1. Continue and intensify alert procedures.
2. Mandated speed limits and route control in contaminated areas.
3. Mandate wash down of exposed horizontal surfaces where feasible.
4. Request businesses to stagger work hours where possible as a means of avoiding heavy traffic.

Part C - EMERGENCY Condition Actions

1. Continue warning level procedures, expanding applicable area if necessary.
2. Prohibit all except emergency traffic on major roads and thoroughfares until the area has been cleaned.
3. Other measures may be required at the discretion of the Governor.

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