Chapter 543 Hydroelectric Projects

General Provisions

§ 543.010		Definitions for ORS 543.010 to 543.610
§ 543.012		Applicability of chapter to reauthorization of existing hydroelectric project
§ 543.014		Exemption for wave energy project
§ 543.015		Policy
§ 543.017		Minimum standards for development of hydroelectric power

(Temporary Provisions Relating To Wave Energy Projects Subject To Federal Licensing Are Compiled As Notes Following Ors 543.017)

§ 543.050		Powers of Water Resources Commission as to permits, licenses, investigations, reports, forms and examination of records
§ 543.055		Hearings and witnesses
§ 543.060		Investigations

Hydroelectric Project Fees

§ 543.075		Definitions for ORS 543.075 to 543.092
§ 543.078		Annual fee for hydroelectric project
§ 543.080		Project specific fees
§ 543.082		Invoice for fees
§ 543.085		Periodic review of annual fee
§ 543.088		Payment of costs or fee for reauthorization or relicensing of project
§ 543.090		Payment of expenses of Hydroelectric Application Review Team for project operating under federal license and state power claim or uncertificated claim
§ 543.092		Amendment of hydroelectric water right or claim

Appropriation Of Water For Power; Application Of Law

§ 543.110		Appropriation and use of water for power is governed by this chapter
§ 543.120		Water power projects to be in conformity with this chapter
§ 543.140		Projects or developments constructed by federal government excepted from law
§ 543.150		Municipal corporations and utility districts
§ 543.160		Hydroelectric facility on North Santiam River prohibited
§ 543.165		Hydroelectric facility on part of Deschutes River prohibited
§ 543.170		Hydroelectric facility on Squaw Creek prohibited
§ 543.175		Hydroelectric facility on Deschutes River within City of Bend prohibited

Preliminary Permits; Licenses

§ 543.210		Preliminary permits
§ 543.220		Notice of filing of application
§ 543.225		Hearing on application
§ 543.230		Hearings on application
§ 543.250		Permit
§ 543.255		Determination of cumulative impacts of proposed hydroelectric power projects
§ 543.260		Licenses
§ 543.265		Testing of fish protection measures as condition for hydroelectric project permit or license

Time For Construction; Termination, Revocation Or Transfer Of License

§ 543.410		Construction of project
§ 543.420		Noncompletion of construction within prescribed time
§ 543.430		Proceedings after completion of project for violation of license terms
§ 543.440		Transfer of license, rights or property

Financing Of Projects; Liens; Bond Of Licensee

§ 543.525		ORS 543.530 to 543.550 not applicable to regulated utilities
§ 543.530		Issuance by licensee of stocks, bonds or other interest without authorization of Water Resources Commission prohibited
§ 543.540		Consideration for bonds, stocks and other securities
§ 543.550		Liens prohibited
§ 543.560		Bond of licensee or letter of credit securing claims of suppliers

Acquisition Of Project By State Or Municipality

Acquisition of project by state or municipality

Power Generation By Districts

§ 543.650		Policy
§ 543.655		Definitions for ORS 543.650 to 543.685
§ 543.660		Authority of district to enlarge or modify water system and power generating facilities
§ 543.662		Authority of district to develop joint project with private person
§ 543.664		Rules relating to joint projects of districts and private persons
§ 543.665		Authority to issue revenue bonds to acquire hydroelectric facilities
§ 543.670		Manner of issuance of revenue bonds
§ 543.675		Power of eminent domain not to be exercised to acquire hydroelectric facilities

Power Development Fees

§ 543.705		Definitions for ORS 543.710 to 543.730
§ 543.710		Annual fee based on horsepower
§ 543.720		Payment of annual fee
§ 543.730		Failure to file statement or pay fees as evidence of abandonment of claim

Use Of Existing Water Right For Hydroelectric Purposes

§ 543.760		Definition of water right
§ 543.765		Certificate to use water for hydroelectric purposes

Penalties