OAR 345-022-0090
Historic, Cultural and Archaeological Resources

(1)

Except for facilities described in sections (2) and (3), to issue a site certificate, the Council must find that the construction and operation of the facility, taking into account mitigation, are not likely to result in significant adverse impacts to:

(a)

Historic, cultural or archaeological resources that have been listed on, or would likely be listed on the National Register of Historic Places;

(b)

For a facility on private land, archaeological objects, as defined in ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961)(1)(a), or archaeological sites, as defined in 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961)(1)(c); and

(c)

For a facility on public land, archaeological sites, as defined in ORS 358.905 (Definitions for ORS 358.905 to 358.961)(1)(c).

(2)

The Council may issue a site certificate for a facility that would produce power from wind, solar or geothermal energy without making the findings described in section (1). However, the Council may apply the requirements of section (1) to impose conditions on a site certificate issued for such a facility.

(3)

The Council may issue a site certificate for a special criteria facility under OAR 345-015-0310 (Request for Expedited Review of Special Criteria Facilities) without making the findings described in section (1). However, the Council may apply the requirements of section (1) to impose conditions on a site certificate issued for such a facility.

Source: Rule 345-022-0090 — Historic, Cultural and Archaeological Resources, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=345-022-0090 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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