Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 380 - WATER RIGHT TRANSFERS
Section 690-380-5140 - Time for Completion

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-380-5140

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

(1) The Department shall fix a time limit in the order authorizing a change of character of use, place of use or point of diversion or appropriation within which the approved changes may be completed.

(2) Extensions of time to complete a transfer may be granted pursuant to OAR 690-380-6020.

(3) The time allowed by the Department for completion of an authorized change shall not be used when computing a five-year period of non-use under the provisions of ORS 540.610(1). The time for completion of the change requested in a transfer application is one full year plus the time until the next October 1. The time for completion of the change of a municipal or quasi-municipal right is five years plus the time until the next October 1. A longer time for completion may be allowed if the applicant can justify the need for a longer period of time.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.025 & 536.027

Stats. Implemented: ORS 540.530

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