OAR 690-019-0030
Duration of Drought Declaration
(1)
During the effective time period of a drought declaration under ORS 536.740 (Governor’s authority to declare drought) in accordance with these rules, the Commission or the Director may take the following actions:(a)
Allow emergency water use under the terms of emergency use permits without first conducting a hearing under ORS 537.170 (Contested case hearing on application);(b)
Waive the notice requirements under 537.753 (Bond or letter of credit) and the report required under ORS 537.762 (Report of constructor before beginning work on well) pertaining to water well construction;(c)
Allow a temporary exchange of water as allowed under ORS 540.533 (Application for exchange of water) without first giving notice as required under 540.535 (Notice of application for exchange);(d)
Grant preference of use for human consumption, and/or stock watering; or(e)
Allow a temporary change in use, place of use or point of diversion of water under the terms of an emergency use permit without complying with the notice and waiting requirements under ORS 540.520 (Application for change of use, place of use or point of diversion).(2)
Termination of a declaration of drought shall be by order of the Governor.
Source:
Rule 690-019-0030 — Duration of Drought Declaration, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=690-019-0030.