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Reauthorizing and Decommissioning Hydroelectric Projects (Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS): Volume 13 Water Resources, Agriculture and Food; Title 45 Water Resources: Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation; Chapter 543A)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Oregon
Document type
Legislation
Date
1953 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Hydropower generation Authorization/permit Procedural matters Freshwater resources management Certification Water rights Royalties/fees
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) concerns reauthorizing and decommissioning hydroelectric projects. Its purpose is to establish a process for developing a coordinated state position to be reflected in governmental proceedings related to the reauthorization of existing hydroelectric facilities. The coordinated state position shall be reflected in state decisions, including but not limited to decisions relating to the allocation of water, certification of water quality and other state regulatory actions, as well as in state comments on federal actions, including relicensing by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Further, the Chapter provides for water right application process for reauthorizing a state project; water right application process for reauthorizing a federally licensed project; process for completing reauthorization of water right for either state or federally licensed project; hydroelectric application review team; and fees and expenses.

Full text
English
Website
www.oregonlegislature.gov