OAR 660-023-0190
Energy Sources
(1)
For purposes of this rule:(a)
“Energy source” includes naturally occurring locations, accumulations, or deposits of one or more of the following resources used for the generation of energy: natural gas, surface water (i.e., dam sites), geothermal, solar, and wind areas. Energy sources applied for or approved through the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shall be deemed significant energy sources for purposes of Goal 5.(b)
“Protect,” for energy sources, means to adopt plan and land use regulations for a significant energy source that limit new conflicting uses within the impact area of the site and authorize the present or future development or use of the energy source at the site.(2)
In accordance with OAR 660-023-0250 (Applicability)(5), local governments shall amend their acknowledged comprehensive plans to address energy sources using the standards and procedures in OAR 660-023-0030 (Inventory Process) through 660-023-0050 (Programs to Achieve Goal 5). Where EFSC or FERC regulate a local site or an energy facility that relies on a site specific energy source, that source shall be considered a significant energy source under OAR 660-023-0030 (Inventory Process). Alternatively, local governments may adopt a program to evaluate conflicts and develop a protection program on a case-by-case basis, i.e., upon application to develop an individual energy source, as follows:(a)
For proposals involving energy sources under the jurisdiction of EFSC or FERC, the local government shall comply with Goal 5 by amending its comprehensive plan and land use regulations to implement the EFSC or FERC decision on the proposal as per ORS 469.504 (Facility compliance with statewide planning goals); and(b)
For proposals involving energy sources not under the jurisdiction of EFSC or FERC, the local government shall follow the standards and procedures of OAR 660-023-0030 (Inventory Process) through 660-023-0050 (Programs to Achieve Goal 5).(3)
Local governments shall coordinate planning activities for energy sources with the Oregon Department of Energy.
Source:
Rule 660-023-0190 — Energy Sources, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=660-023-0190.