Or. Admin. Code § 736-060-0020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 736-060-0020 - Responsibilities to WRD

(1) The Department shall coordinate with WRD on establishing priorities for monitoring of flows of instream water rights: The Department shall coordinate with WRD watermasters to develop monitoring plans for instream water rights. The location and method of instream flow measurement shall be selected to ensure that the instream water right is adequately monitored throughout the entire reach. Monitoring plans may include:

(a) Use of volunteers and Department personnel to conduct monitoring;

(b) The frequency of monitoring;

(c) A system for reporting and enforcing violations of instream water rights.

(2) In cases where it is known that the request for flows is higher than the estimated average natural flow, as defined by WRD, the Department shall provide in the application justification for additional flow or identify the intended source of water in accordance with OAR 690-077-0045(3)(e) (WRD).

Or. Admin. Code § 736-060-0020

PR 5-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-91

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.335(7), ORS 183.341 & ORS 537.332 - ORS 537.360

Stats. Implemented: ORS 537.338