Or. Admin. R. 690-310-0200 – Final Order for Proposed Use of Groundwater when Proposed Final Order Protested

(1) If a protest of a proposed final order issued under ORS 537.621 is timely filed and, after the contested case hearing or, if a hearing is not held, after the close of the period allowed to file a protest, the Director determines that the proposed use of ground water does not ensure the preservation of the public welfare, safety and health as described in ORS 537.525, the Director shall issue a final order denying the application or modifying the proposed final order as necessary to ensure the preservation of the public welfare, safety and health as described in ORS 537.525.
(2) If a protest of a proposed final order issued under ORS 537.621 is timely filed and, after the contested case hearing or, if a hearing is not held, after the close of the period allowed to file a protest, the Director determines that the proposed use would ensure the preservation of the public welfare, safety and health as described in ORS 537.525, the Director shall issue a final order approving the application or otherwise modifying the proposed final order.
(3) A final order may set forth any of the provisions or restrictions to be included in the permit concerning the use, control and management of the water to be appropriated for the project.

ORS 536.027

ORS 537.625, ORS 537.621 & Or Laws 2025, ch 575, section 3