Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 410 - STATEWIDE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Section 690-410-0040 - Interstate Cooperation
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-410-0040
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Policy -- The state will seek to cooperate with other states in planning, developing, managing, and resolving conflicts involving surface or groundwater resources. Interstate cooperation shall be actively pursued to benefit the public interest, welfare, health, economy and safety of Oregon's citizens.
(2) Principles -- Programs to achieve the policy in section (1) of this rule shall be guided by the following principles:
(a) Existing laws, agreements, water rights,
individual state interests and resource conditions shall guide and limit
interstate cooperation in order to protect the public interest;
(b) Cooperation is preferred, but not
required, over unilateral action, litigation, arbitration, or
adjudication;
(c) The meaning,
intent and purpose of interstate cooperation as embodied in this policy also
applies to federally recognized Indian Tribes, and their governments, located
wholly or partially within this state.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 536
Stats. Implemented: ORS 536
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