2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 543 - Hydroelectric Projects
Section 543.730 - Failure to file statement or pay fees as evidence of abandonment of claim; cancellation of claim, permit and water right certificate.


(2) When a claim is abandoned under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, or whenever a claimant has voluntarily authorized, in writing, the cancellation of a claim or the water right in connection therewith, the Water Resources Commission shall:
(a) Cancel the claim on the records of the Water Resources Department.
(b) Cancel any permit to appropriate water or any water right certificate issued in connection with such claim. [1957 c.333 §3; 1979 c.67 §7; 1985 c.673 §164]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

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 543.015 - Policy.

Section 543.017 - Minimum standards for development of hydroelectric power; public interest considerations; rules.

Section 543.050 - Powers of Water Resources Commission as to permits, licenses, investigations, reports, forms and examination of records.

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 543.090 - Payment of expenses of Hydroelectric Application Review Team for project operating under federal license and state power claim or uncertificated claim.

Section 543.092 - Amendment of hydroelectric water right or claim; rules; unilateral amendment of power claim or uncertificated claim to assess project specific fees.

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 543.175 - Hydroelectric facility on Deschutes River within City of Bend prohibited; exception.

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 543.255 - Determination of cumulative impacts of proposed hydroelectric power projects; consolidated review; applicability.

Section 543.260 - Licenses; duration; terms and conditions; termination; denial of application; preference of municipality or utility district.

Section 543.265 - Testing of fish protection measures as condition for hydroelectric project permit or license; scope and cost.

Section 543.280 - Fee payments by licensee.

Section 543.290 - Filing of maps, plans, estimates and other materials; incorporation as part of license; alteration; further statements and data.

Section 543.300 - Conditions governing license; fees; waiver of conditions.

Section 543.410 - Construction of project; time for commencement and completion; supply of service; extension of time; nonperformance; termination of license.

Section 543.525 - ORS 543.530 to 543.550 not applicable to regulated utilities.

Section 543.530 - Issuance by licensee of stocks, bonds or other interest without authorization of Water Resources Commission prohibited.

Section 543.610 - Acquisition of project by state or municipality.

Section 543.655 - Definitions for ORS 543.650 to 543.685.

Section 543.660 - Authority of district to enlarge or modify water system and power generating facilities; joint district ventures; prohibitions; sale of energy; regulations.

Section 543.665 - Authority to issue revenue bonds to acquire hydroelectric facilities.

Section 543.685 - District board to require weatherization; Weatherization Fund; purpose.

Section 543.720 - Payment of annual fee; accompanying statement; penalty for nonpayment of fees or nonfiling; lien; foreclosure; effect of filing excessive claim; computation of horsepower.

Section 543.730 - Failure to file statement or pay fees as evidence of abandonment of claim; cancellation of claim, permit and water right certificate.

Section 543.760 - Definition of water right.

Section 543.765 - Certificate to use water for hydroelectric purposes within artificial delivery system; expedited application process; certificate conditions; annual payments; fees.

Section 543.990 - Penalties.