1. (1) Pursuant to ORS 540.525, when an application for a change in point of diversion is received, the Department shall consult with ODFW to determine whether a fish screening or by-pass device is necessary to prevent fish from leaving the body of water and entering the diversion.
2. (2) If requested by ODFW, a condition requiring a proper fish screen at the new point of diversion shall be attached to any transfer approval order for a change in point of diversion.

3. (3) The Department’s consultation with ODFW shall determine whether the diversion is:

   1. (a) Equipped with an appropriate fish screen or by-pass device; or
   2. (b) Included in the list of priority screening projects established under ORS 498.306(14)(a).
   3. (c) If the original point of diversion is included in the priority list referenced in subsection (3)(b) of this rule, the Department, after consulting with ODFW, may require the installation of an appropriate fish screening or by-pass device at the new point of diversion.
   4. (d) Any individual required to install a fish screening or by-pass device under (3)(c) at a point of diversion for a diversion of under 30 cubic feet per second may participate in ODFW’s cost sharing program for the installation of screening and by-pass devices.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 536.025 & ORS 536.027

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 540.510 - 540.525, ORS 540.532 & ORS 498.306

History

WRD 3-2026, amend filed 03/20/2026, effective 04/01/2026
WRD 2-2003, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-03, Renumbered from 690-015-0073
WRD 5-1996, f. & cert. ef. 7-11-96