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.

Source: Rule 690-310-0080 — Initial Review, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=690-310-0080.

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

Rule 690-310-0080’s source at or​.us