Or. Admin. R. 690-019-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 690-019-0030 - Duration of Drought Declaration

(1) During the effective time period of a drought declaration under ORS 536.740 in accordance with these rules, the Commission or the Director may take the following actions:

(a) Allow emergency water use under the terms of emergency use permits without first conducting a hearing under ORS 537.170;

(b) Waive the notice requirements under ORS 537.753 and the report required under 537.762 pertaining to water well construction;

(c) Allow a temporary exchange of water as allowed under ORS 540.533 without first giving notice as required under 540.535;

(d) Grant preference of use for human consumption, and/or stock watering; or

(e) Allow a temporary change in use, place of use or point of diversion of water under the terms of an emergency use permit without complying with the notice and waiting requirements under ORS 540.520.

(2) Termination of a declaration of drought shall be by order of the Governor.

Or. Admin. R. 690-019-0030

WRD 7-1990, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-90; WRD 8-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-94; WRD 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-8-01

Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.720 - ORS 536.780

Stats. Implemented: ORS 536.720 - ORS 536.780