An operator of a hydroelectric project operating solely under the authority of the State of Oregon may not make physical changes to decommission the project except in accordance with a final order issued by the Water Resources Director under OAR 690-052-0130, and shall decommission the project according to such order. This section does not prohibit the operator from complying with the requirements of other state agencies.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 536.027 & ORS 543A.300(2)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 543 & ORS 543A

History

WRD 18-2025, minor correction filed 12/19/2025, effective 12/19/2025
WRD 4-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-01