Oregon Statutes 469.413 – Power generation from fossil fuels; requirements for new and amended site certificates
Notwithstanding ORS § 469.320 and 469.405, the Energy Facility Siting Council may not:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 469.413
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
(1) Issue a site certificate for a new generating facility that produces electric power from fossil fuels, including natural gas, petroleum, coal or any form of solid, liquid or gaseous fuel derived from such material, unless the council determines that a new generating facility will generate only nonemitting electricity as defined in ORS § 469A.400; or
(2) Approve the amendment of a site certificate for an energy facility described under subsection (1) of this section that was granted prior to September 25, 2021, in a manner that would significantly increase the gross carbon dioxide emissions that are reasonably likely to result from the operation of the energy facility. [2021 c.508 § 28]
469.413 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 469 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
[Formerly 453.405; 1977 c.813 § 1; 1979 c.234 § 1; 1981 c.792 § 3; repealed by 1981 c.792 § 4 (469.421 enacted in lieu of 469.420)]