ORS 543.092 Amendment of hydroelectric water right or claim; rules; unilateral amendment of power claim or uncertificated claim to assess project specific fees

Upon the request of the holder and the approval of the Water Resources Department, a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended.

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:

Be consistent with the final unified state position for the project;

Be consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 543A;

Cause no injury to other water rights; and

Allow for public participation in the amendment process.

The Water Resources Director may unilaterally amend a power claim or uncertificated claim in order to assess project specific fees under ORS 543.080.