OAR 690-310-0080
Initial Review


(1)

If the proposed use is not prohibited by statute, the Department shall undertake an initial review of the application and make a preliminary determination of:

(a)

Whether the proposed use is restricted or limited by statute or rule;

(b)

The extent to which water is available from the proposed source during the times and in the amounts requested; and

(c)

Any other issue the Department identifies as a result of the initial review that may preclude approval of or restrict the proposed use.

(2)

Upon completion of the initial review and no later than 30 days after determining an application to be complete and not defective as described in 690-310-0070 (Completeness Review), the Department shall send by regular mail, or with the consent of the recipient, by electronic means to the applicant an initial review report setting forth the Department’s preliminary determinations. The applicant shall have 14 days from the date the Department sends the initial review report within which to notify the Department to stop processing the application or to proceed with the application. If the applicant notifies the Department to stop processing the application, the Department shall return the application and all except $225 of any fees paid by the applicant. If the Department does not receive a timely response from the applicant, the Department shall proceed with the review of the application.
690–310–0000
Purpose
690–310–0005
Determination of Appropriate Step in Process for Applications Pending on June 30, 1995
690–310–0010
Application Processing Rules Control General Administrative Procedures Act Provisions
690–310–0020
Requirement to Notify Owner of Land Crossed by Proposed Ditch, Canal or Other Work
690–310–0030
Grounds for Refusal to Issue or Cancellation of Permit
690–310–0040
Application Requirements
690–310–0050
Map to Accompany Application for Water Use Permit
690–310–0060
Permits for Livestock Watering Outside of Riparian Areas (SB 150, 1989)
690–310–0070
Completeness Review
690–310–0080
Initial Review
690–310–0090
Public Notice and Comments
690–310–0100
Completion of Application Review
690–310–0110
Public Interest Presumption
690–310–0120
Public Interest Review
690–310–0130
Public Interest Presumption
690–310–0140
Public Interest Review
690–310–0150
Proposed Final Order
690–310–0160
Protests and Standing to Participate in Further Proceedings
690–310–0170
Determination of Director to Refer Application for Contested Case Hearing, Final Order of Director
690–310–0180
Conduct of Contested Case
690–310–0190
Final Order for Proposed Use of Surface Water
690–310–0200
Final Order for Proposed Use of Ground Water
690–310–0210
Contested Case Hearing on Final Order
690–310–0220
Final Determination of Whether Proposed Use of Surface Water Would Impair or Be Detrimental to Public Interest or Whether Proposed Use of Ground Water Would Preserve the Public Welfare, Safety and Health
690–310–0230
Exceptions
690–310–0240
Approval, Condition or Rejection of Permit Application Generally
690–310–0250
Permit Conditions Related to Well Construction and Maintenance
690–310–0260
Water Rights Within or Above State Scenic Waterways
690–310–0270
Timelines
690–310–0275
Applicability of Mandatory Timelines
690–310–0280
Assignment of Application
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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