Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 190 - EXEMPT GROUNDWATER USE RECORDING REQUIREMENTS
Section 690-190-0010 - Definitions

(1) "Converting" has the same meaning as defined in ORS 537.515(3).

(2) "Department" means the Oregon Water Resources Department.

(3) "Director" means the Director of the Oregon Water Resources Department.

(4) "Recording" means the filing of a map locating any new or converted well that is completed to allow groundwater use for purposes that are exempt under ORS 537.545, and the fee, in the amount established under 537.545, for each new or converted well that is completed.

(5) "Landowner" means the owner of land at the time a well(s) subject to these rules is completed.

(6) "Well Completion" means the end of construction date reported on the water supply well report.

(7) "Well Identification Number" means the stamped well number on the stainless steel label that is attached to the well.

(8) "Water Supply Well Constructor" means any person who has a current water supply well constructor's license with a water supply well endorsement issued in accordance with ORS 537.747(3) or with a water supply well temporary authorization endorsement issued in accordance with ORS 537.747(3), ORS 670.400, and ORS 670.403.