Or. Admin. R. 690-019-0085

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

Section 690-019-0085 - Renewal Process for Drought Water Use Authorizations

(1) This rule section applies only to persons that received Department approval for a drought water use authorization for:

(a) An emergency water use permit under OAR 690-019-0040;

(b) A temporary drought transfer under OAR 690-019-0055;

(c) A temporary drought instream lease under OAR 690-019-0058; or

(d) A temporary substitution under OAR 690-019-0060.

(2) If a drought declaration continues for consecutive years, a person that meets the requirement of subsection (1) of this section may request renewal of the drought water use authorization by letter to the Department. The renewal request shall:

(a) State the water use authorization number for the previously-approved drought water use; and

(b) Identify any proposed changes that are not consistent with the previously-approved drought water use authorization.

(3) The Department shall review the renewal request in accordance with the process and standards provided in OAR 690-019-0040, 690-019-0055, 690-019-0058 or 690-019-0060.

(4) The Department may request additional information to process the renewal request.

(5) If the Department determines that the renewal request proposes to substantially alter the previously-approved drought water use authorization, the Department may require the filing of a new application.

Or. Admin. R. 690-019-0085

WRD 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-8-01

Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.700 - ORS 536.780

Stats. Implemented: ORS 536.700 - ORS 536.780