Oregon Statutes 366.297 – Environmental performance standards; rules
(1) As used in this section, ‘highway’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 801.305.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 366.297
- Department: means the Department of Transportation. See Oregon Statutes 366.005
- Highway: means every public way, road, street, thoroughfare and place, including bridges, viaducts and other structures within the boundaries of this state, open, used or intended for use of the general public for vehicles or vehicular traffic as a matter of right. See Oregon Statutes 366.005
- local government: means all cities, counties and local service districts located in this state, and all administrative subdivisions of those cities, counties and local service districts. See Oregon Statutes 174.116
- State highway: means any road or highway designated as such by law or by the Oregon Transportation Commission pursuant to law and includes both primary and secondary state highways. See Oregon Statutes 366.005
(2) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules, taking into consideration the following:
(a) Incorporating environmental performance standards into the design and construction of all state highway construction projects, including local government highway construction projects funded by the department.
(b) Improving the environmental permitting process for state highway construction projects in order to:
(A) Reduce the time required to design projects and obtain environmental permits;
(B) Reduce the cost and delay associated with redesigning projects to meet environmental requirements;
(C) Maintain a strong commitment to environmental stewardship; and
(D) Reduce this state’s dependence on foreign oil. [2009 c.865 § 18]
366.297 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 366 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.