Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 33 - ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INTEREST STANDARDS FOR NEW APPROPRIATIONS
Section 690-033-0000 - Purpose

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-033-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The purpose of OAR Chapter 690, Division 33 is to establish definitions, additional procedures and standards to aid the Department in determining whether a proposed use will impair or be detrimental to the public interest with regard to sensitive, threatened, or endangered fish species.

(2) These rules apply to the following types of applications for permits:

(a) To appropriate surface water;

(b) To appropriate hydraulically connected groundwater with potential for substantial interference as listed in OAR Chapter 690, Division 009, Section 40;

(c) To appropriate water for the purpose of groundwater recharge; and

(d) To store water or construct a reservoir.

(3) These definitions, standards and procedures are in addition to, not in lieu of, existing rules and laws.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.025 & ORS 536.027

Stats. Implemented: ORS 537.140 to ORS 190

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