Or. Admin. Code § 690-052-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 690-052-0000 - Purpose

(1) The purpose of this division is to establish a process, create definitions, standards, procedures, filing requirements, and appeal rights for the decommissioning of hydroelectric projects operating solely under state authority and not under the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

(2) These rules apply to projects where the holder of a license, certificate, or claim, operating solely under state authority:

(a) Voluntarily requests to decommission; or

(b) Fails to advise the Department regarding project reauthorization, according to ORS 543A.300.

(3) These rules do not apply to projects that voluntarily requested license cancellation prior to June 30, 1997, the effective date of Oregon Laws 1997, Chapter 449.

(4) Other rule divisions and statutory chapters may also apply to the decommissioning of a hydroelectric project subject to these rules.

Or. Admin. Code § 690-052-0000

WRD 4-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-01

Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.027, ORS 543A.300(2) & OL 1999, Ch. 873, Sec. 26

Stats. Implemented: ORS 543.092, ORS 543 & ORS 543A