OAR 690-019-0010
Purpose of Rules


(1)

The following OARs apply to drought mitigation activities. The mitigation activities were authorized by the 1989 legislature, amended by the 1993 and 2001 legislatures, and are codified at ORS 536.700 (“Drainage basin” defined)536.780 (Water conservation or curtailment plan) “Emergency Water Shortage Powers.”

(2)

These rules provide for action available to the Governor and the Water Resources Commission. They become operative only during extraordinary drought situations. Action within these rules is intended to mitigate problems which may develop during years when water supplies are inadequate.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

Rule 690-019-0010’s source at or​.us