(2) The Water Resources Department shall develop rules governing the process by which a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended. Any amendments under subsection (1) of this section shall:
(a) Be consistent with the final unified state position for the project;
(b) Be consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 543A;
(c) Cause no injury to other water rights; and
(d) Allow for public participation in the amendment process.
(3) The Water Resources Director may unilaterally amend a power claim or uncertificated claim in order to assess project specific fees under ORS 543.080. [1999 c.873 §11]
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.