Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 13 - PETITION TO CHANGE DEPARTMENT RECORDS WITHIN WATER DISTRICTS
Section 690-013-0350 - Field Verification of the Petition and Map
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-013-0350
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) The Director shall examine the petition and maps that are filed. The examination may include a site inspection to verify the accuracy of the petition, maps and addenda; to verify whether the application of water is to an allowed beneficial use; or to determine whether an existing water right may be injured. The Director may use statistical sampling methods in lieu of examining the entire acreage in the petition.
(2) The examination shall consider the following requirements:
(a)
Evidence of a method to control and deliver the water;
(b) Evidence of cultivation of the lands
described under the petition, if for irrigation; and
(c) Evidence of beneficial use of the water;
and
(d) Evidence of potential
injury to existing water rights.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 541.325 - ORS 541.333
Stats. Implemented: ORS 537,325 - ORS 541.333
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