The following definitions apply in OAR 690, division 19:

1. (1) "Agreement" means a contractual arrangement specifying an understanding or arrangement for one party to temporarily make use of valid permit or water right held by another party.
2. (2) "Commission" means the Water Resources Commission.
3. (3) "Department" means the Water Resources Department.
4. (4) "Director" means the Director of the Water Resources Department.
5. (5) "Designated Drought Area" means a specific area within the state so designated by the Governor.
6. (6) "Emergency Use Permit" means a temporary permit for use of water.
7. (7) "Human Consumption" means the use of water for the purposes of drinking, cooking, and sanitation.
8. (8) "Local Government" means any governmental entity authorized by the laws of this state.
9. (9) "Option" means a contractual arrangement for a specified consideration for the use of a valid permit or water right.
10. (10) "Political Subdivision" means any local government unit including a county, city, town, or district established under the laws of Oregon.
11. (11) "Public corporation" means a corporation which operates subject to control by a local government entity or officers of a local government and which, at least in part, is organized to serve a public purpose of, and receives public funds or other support having monetary value, from such government.
12. (12) "Scenic waterway flows" mean flows acknowledged by the Water Resources Commission pursuant to ORS 390.835.
13. (13) "Temporary drought transfer" means a temporary change in use, change in place of use, or change in point of diversion authorized pursuant to ORS 536.750.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 536.720 - 536.780

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 536.720 - 536.780

History

WRD 6-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-8-01
WRD 3-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-16-01 thru 10-12-01
WRD 8-1994, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-94
WRD 7-1990, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-90