(1) To protect the natural resources of this state from possible adverse impacts caused by the use of the waters of this state for the development of hydroelectric power.
(2) To permit siting of hydroelectric projects subject to strict standards established to protect the natural resources of Oregon.
(3) To require the Water Resources Commission, the Energy Facility Siting Council, the Department of Environmental Quality and other affected state agencies to participate to the fullest extent in any local, state or federal proceedings related to hydroelectric power development in order to protect the natural resources of Oregon. [1985 c.569 §2]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food
Chapter 543 - Hydroelectric Projects
Section 543.010 - Definitions for ORS 543.010 to 543.610.
Section 543.012 - Applicability of chapter to reauthorization of existing hydroelectric project.
Section 543.013 - Applicability of chapter and ORS chapter 543A to ocean renewable energy facility.
Section 543.055 - Hearings and witnesses.
Section 543.075 - Definitions for ORS 543.075 to 543.092.
Section 543.078 - Annual fee for hydroelectric project.
Section 543.080 - Project specific fees; summary of project specific expenditures.
Section 543.082 - Invoice for fees; overdue fee; interest on delinquent fees.
Section 543.085 - Periodic review of annual fee.
Section 543.088 - Payment of costs or fee for reauthorization or relicensing of project.
Section 543.095 - Challenges to certain statutes related to hydroelectric projects.
Section 543.160 - Hydroelectric facility on North Santiam River prohibited; exception.
Section 543.165 - Hydroelectric facility on part of Deschutes River prohibited.
Section 543.170 - Hydroelectric facility on Isqúulktpe Creek prohibited.
Section 543.210 - Preliminary permits; application; contents; fee.
Section 543.220 - Notice of filing of application; waiting period.
Section 543.225 - Hearing on application; notice; policy.
Section 543.230 - Hearings on application; rules; protest.
Section 543.280 - Fee payments by licensee.
Section 543.300 - Conditions governing license; fees; waiver of conditions.
Section 543.525 - ORS 543.530 to 543.550 not applicable to regulated utilities.
Section 543.610 - Acquisition of project by state or municipality.
Section 543.655 - Definitions for ORS 543.650 to 543.685.
Section 543.665 - Authority to issue revenue bonds to acquire hydroelectric facilities.
Section 543.685 - District board to require weatherization; Weatherization Fund; purpose.