1. (1) Prior to the expiration of the time allowed under OAR 690-018-0050(7)(a)(A)(ii) or -0050(7)(b)(A), the applicant may request that an allocation of conserved water be finalized. The request shall include:

   1. (a) If all or part of the applicant’s portion of the conserved water is to be used for an out-of-stream beneficial use at an identified location, the following information:

      1. (A) The name, mailing address, email address (if available), and telephone number of the person using the water;
      2. (B) A description of the type of beneficial use of the water;
      3. (C) A legal description of the place of use; and
      4. (D) A map that meets the standards in OAR Chapter 690, Division 305; and
   2. (b) If all or part of the applicant’s portion of the conserved water is to be leased, dedicated or temporarily reserved instream, a statement identifying the quantity of water to be managed as an instream water right.

2. (2) Following receipt of a request that an allocation of conserved water be finalized or following the expiration of the time allowed under OAR 690-018-0050(7)(a)(A)(ii) or -0050(7)(b)(A), the Director shall issue:

   1. (a) A finalization order allowing, as applicable:

      1. (A) The out-of-stream beneficial use of any portion of the conserved water allocated to the applicant, at the location and for the type of use identified pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this rule; and
      2. (B) The use and management as an instream water right of any portion of the conserved water allocated to the applicant that is being leased, dedicated or temporarily reserved instream;

   2. (b) Certificate(s) to supersede the original certificate as provided for in the order approving the allocation of conserved water for:

      1. (A) The applicant’s reduced rate and duty water right for the lands involved in the application; and
      2. (B) The remaining right for the lands not involved in the application, if applicable; and
   3. (c) A certificate for an instream water right for the state's portion of the conserved water as pursuant to ORS 537.470(3).
   4. (d) If the applicant is proposing to permanently dedicate all or a portion of their conserved water to the state, then the amount dedicated to the state may be added to (C) of this subsection consistent with ORS 537.470(3).

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 536.025, ORS 536.027 & ORS 537.480

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 537.455-537.500

History

WRD 3-2026, adopt filed 03/20/2026, effective 04/01/2026