The hydroelectric water right for a project is subject to the provisions of ORS 543A.305 regarding the conversion of a hydroelectric water right to an instream right. Nothing in these rules or in 543A.305 prevents the operator from transferring a hydroelectric water right to an instream right according to 540.505 through 540.530, prior to conversion.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 536.027 & ORS 543A.300(2)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 543 & ORS 543A

History

WRD 17-2025, minor correction filed 12/19/2025, effective 12/19/2025
WRD 4-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-01