OAR 690-507-0010
Definitions

The following meanings apply to the terms as used in these rules for the Umatilla Basin Program. Other rules of the Department may define these words differently:

(1)

“Classification” or “Classified” means the allowed and preferred beneficial use(s) of a given surface or groundwater source for which future appropriations of water shall be permitted.

(2)

“Commission” means the Water Resources Commission.

(3)

“Department” means the Oregon Water Resources Department.

(4)

“Director” means the Water Resources Director.

(5)

“Minimum Perennial Streamflow” or “Minimum Streamflow” means an administrative rule that establishes a flow necessary to support aquatic life, recreation or minimize pollution. The rule includes a priority date and specifies streamflow levels for all or any period of the year. It establishes priority for instream use over future appropriations and identifies flow objectives for future management in streams where shortages occur.

(6)

“Statutorily Exempt Groundwater Uses” means those uses for which no groundwater application, permit, or certificate is required under ORS 537.545 (Exempt uses). These uses are for:

(a)

Stockwatering purposes;

(b)

Watering any lawn or noncommercial garden not exceeding one-half acre in area;

(c)

Watering the grounds, three acres in size or less, or schools that have less than 100 students and that are located in cities with a population of less than 10,000;

(d)

Single or group domestic purpose in an amount not exceeding 15,000 gallons a day;

(e)

Down-hole heat exchange purposes; or

(f)

Any single industrial or commercial purpose in an amount not exceeding 5,000 gallons a day.

(7)

“Subbasin” means any subarea of a basin defined by surface drainage patterns such as the drainage basin of any tributary, or the area draining to any point on a river or draining between two points on a river.

(8)

“Umatilla Basin” means the area comprised by the Walla Walla River, Wildhorse Creek, Upper Umatilla River, Birch and McKay Creeks, Columbia-Umatilla Plateau, Butter Creek, and Willow Creek subbasins as shown on Water Resources Department map number 7.6.

(9)

“Withdrawal” or “Withdrawn” means an order of the Commission, or State Engineer or a Legislative act prohibiting all new appropriations for particular uses from a source for part or all of the year. A withdrawal can be set for a prescribed length of time or indefinitely until modified by the Commission.
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690–507–0010
Definitions 690–507–0020
Policies 690–507–0030
Walla Walla River Subbasin 690–507–0040
Wildhorse Creek Subbasin 690–507–0050
Upper Umatilla River Subbasin 690–507–0060
Birch and McKay Creeks Subbasin 690–507–0070
Columbia-Umatilla Plateau Subbasin 690–507–0080
Butter Creek Subbasin 690–507–0090
Willow Creek Subbasin 690–507–0610
Butter Creek Critical Groundwater Area (CGWA): Purpose 690–507–0620
Butter Creek CGWA: Definitions 690–507–0630
Butter Creek CGWA: General Requirements 690–507–0635
Butter Creek CGWA: Water Users Exempt from Division Requirements 690–507–0640
Butter Creek CGWA: Duties of Water Users 690–507–0645
Butter Creek CGWA: Flow Meter Specifications and Installation Guidelines 690–507–0647
Butter Creek CGWA: New Subarea Boundaries 690–507–0650
Butter Creek CGWA: Sustainable Annual Yield 690–507–0660
Butter Creek CGWA: Method for Determining the Sustainable Annual Yield 690–507–0670
Butter Creek CGWA: Distribution of Sustainable Annual Yield 690–507–0680
Butter Creek (CGWA) Process of Periodic Review of Sustainable Annual Yield 690–507–0690
Butter Creek (CGWA) Annual Reporting 690–507–0700
Butter Creek CGWA: Violation Policy 690–507–0750
Stage Gulch Critical Groundwater Area (CGWA): Purpose 690–507–0760
Stage Gulch CGWA: Definitions 690–507–0770
Stage Gulch CGWA: General Requirements 690–507–0775
Stage Gulch CGWA: Water Users Exempt from Division Requirements 690–507–0780
Stage Gulch CGWA: Duties of Water Users 690–507–0785
Stage Gulch CGWA: Flow Meter Specifications and Installation Guidelines 690–507–0790
Stage Gulch CGWA: Sustainable Annual Yield 690–507–0800
Stage Gulch CGWA: Method for Determining the Sustainable Annual Yield 690–507–0810
Stage Gulch CGWA: Distribution of Sustainable Annual Yield 690–507–0820
Stage Gulch CGWA: Process of Periodic Review of Sustainable Annual Yield 690–507–0830
Stage Gulch CGWA: Annual Reporting 690–507–0840
Stage Gulch CGWA: Violation Policy
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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