OAR 632-033-0016
Exemptions
(1)
The following exploration activities are exempt from these rules and do not require the payment of fees, posting of bond or submittal of reclamation plans:(a)
Exploration conducted solely within the beds and banks of any waters of this state are exempt from these rules when conducted pursuant to a permit issued under ORS 196.605 (Purpose) to 196.625 (Fill and removal activities in mitigation banks) and 196.627 to 196.660 (Effect of ORS 196.600 to 196.655).(b)
Prospecting where no exploration drill hole is drilled is exempt from these rules.(c)
Prospecting where exploration drilling is less than 50’ deep on each hole is exempt from paying fees and the state financial security provisions of these rules, but must comply with the drill hole abandonment procedures of these rules.(2)
The provisions of ORS 517.702 (Legislative findings)–517.740 (Rules) and OAR 632, division 33 do not apply if the applicant has obtained an Operating Permit, described in ORS 517.790 (Operating permit required for surface mining on certain lands) and OAR 632, division 30, for the area described in the exploration permit.
Source:
Rule 632-033-0016 — Exemptions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=632-033-0016.