1. (1) Where practicable, any data used to produce maps, or any other geospatial data required under the Council’s rules must also be submitted in an acceptable geospatial file format, such as a shapefile, geodatabase file, or other geospatial file format approved by the Department.

2. (2) The following data must be submitted in an acceptable geospatial file format:

   1. (a) Biologic survey data;
   2. (b) Environmental impact and risk assessment data;
   3. (c) Site boundaries and micrositing corridors and areas;
   4. (d) Locations of all major facility components; and
   5. (e) Any other geospatial data, as directed by the Department, needed to ensure a facility is in compliance with applicable laws, rules, Council standards, and site certificate conditions.
3. (3) When there is a significant change in the design or location of a facility or component, the applicant or certificate holder must submit updated geospatial data to the Department in an acceptable geospatial file format.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 469.470

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 469.310 & ORS 469.320

History

EFSC 4-2026, adopt filed 04/23/2026, effective 04/23/2026