DEQ RULEMAKING ADISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS: BULK FUEL TERMINAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Summary The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is conducting this rulemaking to implement requirements for large bulk fuel or oil terminals. House Bill 4100 (2026) requires these terminals to be able to cover spill-related liabilities, including spill response, remediation and damages up to $300 million. DEQ must develop rules that comply with federal standards, where appropriate, and align with the State of Washington's financial responsibility requirements. Statute establishes a deadline of March 31, 2027, for bulk fuel terminals to apply to DEQ for a certificate of financial responsibility. Involvement by interested parties DEQ has appointed a rulemaking advisory committee to review issues and provide input related to the proposed rules. The advisory committee meetings will take place on: Advisory committee meeting #1: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Use this link to attend via Zoom: https://deq-oregon-gov.zoom.us/w/89759772513?_x_zm_rtaid=y93NvXAIQmO8UGAal1GUpg.1785950111922.4ab9f5a303df0cfc9609dc296af1937a&_x_zm_rhtaid=530#success Or join by phone by calling 253-215-8782 and entering: Webinar ID: 897 5977 2513 Passcode: 852632 Advisory committee meeting #2: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Use this link to attend via Zoom: https://deq-oregon-gov.zoom.us/w/89210496801?_x_zm_rtaid=y93NvXAIQmO8UGAal1GUpg.1785950111922.4ab9f5a303df0cfc9609dc296af1937a&_x_zm_rhtaid=530#success Or join by phone by calling 253-215-8782 and entering: Webinar ID: 892 1049 6801 Passcode: 570286 How to participate: These meetings will be open to the public to observe but not actively participate. The committee may designate time on the agenda to hear community comments as time allows. Later in this rulemaking process, DEQ will hold a public comment period and a public hearing about the proposed rules. At that time any member of the public may submit comments for DEQ’s consideration and participate in the public hearing. Additional information To learn more about this rulemaking and the advisory committee you can view the rulemaking web page. This page will be updated soon. https://www.oregon.gov/deq/rulemaking/Pages/FTSS2027.aspx If you want to receive future email updates about this rulemaking and the Fuel Tank Seismic Stability Program, subscribe to the program’s email list. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDEQ/subscriber/new?topic_id=ORDEQ_681 You can also obtain more information about this rulemaking by contacting Killian Stoltenburg by phone at 971-295-8734 or by email at [email protected]. Visit DEQ’s Fuel Tank Seismic Stability program website to learn more about the program: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/ss/pages/default.aspx