Hydroelectric Projects (Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS): Volume 13 Water Resources, Agriculture and Food; Title 45 Water Resources: Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation; Chapter 543) Pays/Territoire États-Unis d'Amérique Sous-division territoriale Oregon Type du document Législation Date 1953 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Eau Mot clé Production d'énergie hydroélectrique Gestion des resources en eau douce Normes Questions de procédures Royalties/redevances Expropriation Prélèvement d'eau Autorisation/permis Financement Collectivité locale Infractions/sanctions Aire géographique Amériques, Arctique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord Résumé This Chapter of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) concerns hydroelectric projects. It declares to be the policy of the State of Oregon (1) to protect the natural resources of this state from possible adverse impacts caused by the use of the waters of this state for the development of hydroelectric power; (2) to permit siting of hydroelectric projects subject to strict standards established to protect the natural resources of Oregon; and (3) to require the Water Resources Commission, the Energy Facility Siting Council, the Department of Environmental Quality and other affected state agencies to participate to the fullest extent in any local, state or federal proceedings related to hydroelectric power development in order to protect the natural resources of Oregon. Further, the Chapter provides for hydroelectric project fees; appropriation of water for power; preliminary permits and licenses; time for construction, termination, revocation or transfer of license; financing of projects, liens and bond of licensee; acquisition of project by state or municipality; use of existing water right for hydroelectric purposes; and penalties. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.oregonlegislature.gov