Or. Rev. Stat. § 543.092 – Amendment of hydroelectric water right or claim; rules; unilateral amendment of power claim or uncertificated claim to assess project specific fees

(1) Upon the request of the holder and the approval of the Water Resources Department, a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended.
(2) The Water Resources Department shall develop rules governing the process by which a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended. Any amendments under subsection (1) of this section shall:
1. (a) Be consistent with the final unified state position for the project;
2. (b) Be consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 543A;
3. (c) Cause no injury to other water rights; and
4. (d) Allow for public participation in the amendment process.
(3) The Water Resources Director may unilaterally amend a power claim or uncertificated claim in order to assess project specific fees under ORS 543.080.

[1999 c.873 §11]