Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 543.092 - Amendment of hydroelectric water right or claim; rules; unilateral amendment of power claim or uncertificated claim to assess project specific fees(1) Upon the request of the holder and the approval of the Water Resources Department, a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended.(2) The Water Resources Department shall develop rules governing the process by which a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended. Any amendments under subsection (1) of this section shall:(a) Be consistent with the final unified state position for the project;(b) Be consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 543A;(c) Cause no injury to other water rights; and(d) Allow for public participation in the amendment process.(3) The Water Resources Director may unilaterally amend a power claim or uncertificated claim in order to assess project specific fees under ORS 543.080.