ORS 536.750
Powers of commission after declaration of drought

  • rules

(1)

Notwithstanding any provision of ORS chapters 536 to 543A, after a declaration that a severe, continuing drought exists, the Water Resources Commission may:

(a)

Issue without first conducting a hearing under ORS 537.170 (Contested case hearing on application), a temporary permit for an emergency use of water;

(b)

Allow a temporary change in use, place of use or point of diversion of water without complying with the notice and waiting requirements under ORS 540.520 (Application for change of use, place of use or point of diversion);

(c)

Notwithstanding the priority of water rights, grant preference of use to rights for human consumption or stock watering use;

(d)

Waive the notice requirements under ORS 537.753 (Bond or letter of credit) and the report required under ORS 537.762 (Report of constructor before beginning work on well);

(e)

Allow a temporary exchange of water without giving notice as required under ORS 540.535 (Notice of application for exchange); and

(f)

Utilize an expedited notice and waiting requirement established by rule for the substitution of a supplemental ground water right for a primary water right under drought conditions in place of the notice and waiting requirement provided in ORS 540.524 (Substitution of supplemental water right from ground water source for primary water right from surface water source).

(2)

The commission by rule may establish procedures for carrying out the provisions of this section and a schedule of fees that must accompany a request under subsection (1) of this section. [1989 c.87 §3; 1999 c.873 §20; 2001 c.788 §1]
Note: The amendments to 536.750 (Powers of commission after declaration of drought) by section 5, chapter 610, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2023. See section 27, chapter 610, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
536.750 (Powers of commission after declaration of drought). (1) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS chapters 536 to 543A, after a declaration that a severe, continuing drought exists, the Water Resources Commission may:

(a)

Issue without first conducting a hearing under ORS 537.170 (Contested case hearing on application), a temporary permit for an emergency use of water;

(b)

Allow a temporary change in use, place of use or point of diversion of water without complying with the notice and waiting requirements under ORS 540.520 (Application for change of use, place of use or point of diversion);

(c)

Notwithstanding the priority of water rights, grant preference of use to rights for human consumption or stock watering use;

(d)

Waive the notice requirements under ORS 537.753 (Bond or letter of credit) and the start card required under ORS 537.762 (Report of constructor before beginning work on well);

(e)

Allow a temporary exchange of water without giving notice as required under ORS 540.535 (Notice of application for exchange); and

(f)

Utilize an expedited notice and waiting requirement established by rule for the substitution of a supplemental ground water right for a primary water right under drought conditions in place of the notice and waiting requirement provided in ORS 540.524 (Substitution of supplemental water right from ground water source for primary water right from surface water source).

(2)

The commission by rule may establish procedures for carrying out the provisions of this section and a schedule of fees that must accompany a request under subsection (1) of this section.

Source: Section 536.750 — Powers of commission after declaration of drought; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors536.­html.

536.007
Definitions
536.009
Water Resources Department Water Right Operating Fund
536.015
Water Resources Department Hydroelectric Fund
536.017
Records of expenditures from Water Resources Department Hydroelectric Fund
536.021
Water Measurement Cost Share Program Revolving Fund
536.022
Water Resources Commission
536.025
Duty of commission
536.026
Powers of Water Resources Commission
536.027
Rules and standards
536.028
Rules pertaining to human or livestock consumption uses within or above scenic waterway
536.031
Applicability of rules to completed application for permit
536.032
Water Resources Director
536.037
Functions of director
536.039
Water Resources Department
536.040
Public records
536.045
Sending or receipt of documents in electronic form
536.050
Fees
536.055
Agreements to expedite processing and review of applications, permits and other administrative matters
536.075
Judicial review of final order of commission or department
536.080
Effect of records of former State Water Board and State Water Superintendent
536.090
Ground water advisory committee
536.220
Policy on water resources generally
536.231
Commission to devise plans and programs for development of water resources
536.235
Policy on minimum streamflows
536.238
Policy on water storage facilities
536.241
Policy on water supply
536.295
Conditions for consideration of application for use not classified in basin program
536.300
Formulation of state water resources program
536.310
Purposes and policies to be considered in formulating state water resources program
536.315
Designation of exact land areas included within auxiliary lands
536.320
Limitation of powers of commission
536.330
Water Resources Act as supplemental to and including existing statutes
536.340
Classification of water as to highest and best use and quantity of use
536.350
Delivery of water resources statement to certain public bodies
536.360
State agencies and public corporations to conform to statement of state water resources policy
536.370
Exercise of power in conflict with state water resources policy not effective until approved by commission
536.380
Notification to commission of proposed exercise of power involving water resources required
536.390
Approval without filing notification
536.400
Application to court to compel compliance with state water resources policy
536.410
Withdrawal of unappropriated waters from appropriation by commission order
536.420
Representation of state in carrying out compacts and agreements with other governmental agencies regarding water resources
536.440
Investigations and studies
536.450
Assistance by commission to other persons and agencies
536.460
Preparation and submission of information or recommendations to other persons or agencies
536.470
Coordination of local, state, interstate and federal programs
536.480
Making available information concerning water resources
536.490
Attendance at conferences and meetings
536.500
Acceptance and expenditure of moneys from public and private sources
536.520
State agencies and public corporations furnishing information and services to commission
536.540
Approval of voucher claims
536.570
Moneys and securities of irrigation districts in possession of Water Resources Commission
536.580
Rights acquired prior to August 3, 1955, not affected
536.590
Rights acquired prior to January 1, 1956, not affected
536.595
Department discussions with Corps of Engineers over operation of Detroit Lake
536.700
“Drainage basin” defined
536.710
Policy
536.720
Declaration of state authority
536.730
Effect of emergency powers on vested water rights
536.740
Governor’s authority to declare drought
536.750
Powers of commission after declaration of drought
536.760
Cessation of actions taken under ORS 536.750
536.770
Purchase of option or agreement for use of water permit or right during declared drought
536.780
Water conservation or curtailment plan
536.900
Civil penalties
536.905
Notice
536.910
Amount of penalty
536.915
Remission or reduction of penalty
536.920
Factors to be considered in imposition of penalty
536.930
Consequence of failure to follow order
536.935
Disposition of penalties
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