Hydroelectric Water Right, New Major Private Last updated 09/07/2022

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Fees

License Fee Description Exemptions
None

Description

Duration

20-50 years

Renewal Information

None

Duplicate License Requirements

None

Processing Time

Processing Time Description
1-3 Days

Prerequisites and Requirements

Prerequisites

None

Required Documentation

Applications are reviewed under the applicable provisions of ORS Chapter 543 and OAR Chapter 690 Division 51, and the application must contain all information as specified in those provisions for new major private hydroelectric projects.

Examination Information

Applications are reviewed under the applicable provisions of ORS Chapter 543 and OAR Chapter 690 Division 51. Private hydroelectric water rights must be either reauthorized or decommissioned at the end of the period of the water right. Each of those options entails a significant new separate process.

Continuing Education Requirements

None

Bonding Requirements

n/a

Insurance Requirements

n/a

Additional Information

Other Information

The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) strongly suggests that any person interested in obtaining a new hydroelectric water right contact OWRD and schedule a pre-application conference to discuss the application process, fees, resource issues, etc.

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