Oregon § 537.299 Consequences of cancellation of permit or certificate if holder no longer municipal applicant; conditions to protect public health and welfare

Oregon Statutes

§ 537.299 — Consequences of cancellation of permit or certificate if holder no longer municipal applicant; conditions to protect public health and welfare

Oregon § 537.299

Vol.15

Title 45Water Resources; Irrigation, Drainage, Flood Control, Reclamation

Ch. 537Appropriation of Water Generally

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 537.299 (2026).

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(1)If the Water Resources Commission cancels a permit or certificate under ORS 537.295 or 537.297, the municipal applicant may apply for a permit to appropriate water for hydroelectric purposes under this chapter, or the private developer may apply for a hydroelectric license under ORS chapter 543. However, the parties may not jointly apply for a permit to appropriate water for hydroelectric purposes pursuant to ORS 537.285.

(2)When a permit or certificate is canceled under ORS 537.295 or 537.297, the cancellation order may include such conditions and requirements as the commission deems necessary for the public safety and welfare, including but not limited to:

(a)Delay of the effective date of cancellation until such time as another entity is authorized to operate the facility under th

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(1) If the Water Resources Commission cancels a permit or certificate under ORS 537.295 or 537.297, the municipal applicant may apply for a permit to appropriate water for hydroelectric purposes under this chapter, or the private developer may apply for a hydroelectric license under ORS chapter 543. However, the parties may not jointly apply for a permit to appropriate water for hydroelectric purposes pursuant to ORS 537.285.
(2) When a permit or certificate is canceled under ORS 537.295 or 537.297, the cancellation order may include such conditions and requirements as the commission deems necessary for the public safety and welfare, including but not limited to:
(a) Delay of the effective date of cancellation until such time as another entity is authorized to operate the facility under this chapter or ORS chapter 543; or
(b) Provision for operation of the facility during the period between cancellation and issuance of a new permit, certificate or license.