Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 345 - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENERGY FACILITY SITING COUNCIL
Division 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 345-001-0200 - Creation of an Energy Generation Area
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 345-001-0200
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) The Council shall define the boundaries of an energy generation area by rule when:
(a) The Council finds that a geographical
area exists within which the effects of development of two or more small
generating plants, as defined in OAR 345-001-0210, are likely to accumulate so
the small generating plants have effects of a magnitude similar to a single
generating plant with an average electric generating capacity of 35 megawatts
or more;
(b) The Council finds that
creation of an energy generation area is in the public interest; and
(c) The Council finds that energy resource,
environmental, social, economic, public health or safety justification exists
to create the energy generation area.
(2) In defining the boundaries of an energy generation area, the Council shall consider:
(a) The location of geothermal, solar or wind
resources;
(b) The effect of energy
facility development on wildlife or wildlife habitat;
(c) Natural geographical features;
and
(d) Political and treaty
boundaries.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 469.470
Stats. Implemented: ORS 469.300 & ORS 469.320
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