OAR 690-325-0070
Technical Review and Issuance of Draft Documents
(1)
The Department’s technical review of the application shall include:(a)
Verification of the mailing address of each owner of the authorized place of use identified on the map contained in the application.(b)
Verification that the deed(s) supplied with the application matches the properties proposed for the assignments.(c)
Verification that the most recent water use under the permit, if any, has been exercised within relevant terms and conditions of the water right permit.(d)
Assessment of the application for enlargement of the original water right permit and injury to other water right holders.(2)
Once the technical review described in OAR 690-325-0070 (Technical Review and Issuance of Draft Documents)(1) has been completed, the Department shall:(a)
Prepare a draft proposed final order to approve the application. The draft proposed final order shall include finding(s) that the Department has found that the proposed replacement water right permits will not result in the enlargement of the original water right permit nor injury to other water right holders and that the water right permit has been exercised by the applicant in compliance within the terms and conditions of the water right permit, or(b)
Prepare a draft proposed final order to deny the application. The draft proposed final order shall include finding(s) that the Department has found that the proposed replacement water right permits will result in the enlargement of the original permit and/or injury to other water right holders and/or that the water right permit has not been exercised by the applicant in compliance within its terms and conditions.(c)
Prepare drafts of the replacement water right permits if a draft proposed final order to approve the application under OAR 690-325-0070 (Technical Review and Issuance of Draft Documents)(2)(a) is prepared.(3)
Within 30 days after the appropriate fees have been received, the Department shall mail, or with consent of the applicant, send by electronic means, copies of the application, map, existing water right permit, draft proposed final order, and, if the requirement under OAR 690-325-0070 (Technical Review and Issuance of Draft Documents)(2)(a) is satisfied, draft replacement water right permits, to each owner of land upon which the water right permit is appurtenant.
Source:
Rule 690-325-0070 — Technical Review and Issuance of Draft Documents, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=690-325-0070.