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Or. Rev. Stat. § 543.092 (2026)

Amendment of hydroelectric water right or claim; rules; unilateral amendment of power claim or uncertificated claim to assess project specific fees

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      543.092 Amendment of hydroelectric water right or claim; rules; unilateral amendment of power claim or uncertificated claim to assess project specific fees. (1) Upon the request of the holder and the approval of the Water Resources Department, a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended.

      (2) The Water Resources Department shall develop rules governing the process by which a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended. Any amendments under subsection (1) of this section shall:

      (a) Be consistent with the final unified state position for the project;

      (b) Be consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 543A;

      (c) Cause no injury to other water rights; and

      (d) Allow for public participation in the amendment process.

      (3) The Water Resources Director may unilaterally amend a power claim or uncertificated claim in order to assess project specific fees under ORS 543.080. [1999 c.873 §11]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2020–2020 · leading case: WaterWatch of Oregon v. Water Resources Dept., 468 P.3d 478 (Or. Ct. App. 2020).
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WaterWatch of Oregon v. Water Resources Dept., 468 P.3d 478 (Or. Ct. App. 2020). “A “hydroelectric water right” is something that can be “amended” by WRD at the request of the holder, ORS 543.092(1); it is something that can “expire,” ORS 543A.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 543.092(1) — 1 case
WaterWatch of Oregon v. Water Resources Dept., 468 P.3d 478 (Or. Ct. App. 2020). “A “hydroelectric water right” is something that can be “amended” by WRD at the request of the holder, ORS 543.092(1); it is something that can “expire,” ORS 543A.”
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