OAR 690-019-0085: Renewal Process for Drought Water Use Authorizations

(1) This rule section applies only to persons that received Department approval for a drought water use authorization for: (a) An emergency water use permit under OAR 690-019-0040; (b) A temporary drought transfer under OAR 690-019-0055; (c) A temporary drought instream lease under OAR 690-019-0058; or (d) A temporary substitution under OAR 690-019-0059. (2) If a drought declaration continues for consecutive years, a person that meets the requirement of subsection (1) of this section may request renewal of the drought water use authorization by letter to the Department. The renewal request shall: (a) State the water use authorization number for the previously-approved drought water use; and (b) Identify any proposed changes that are not consistent with the previously-approved drought water use authorization. (3) The Department shall review the renewal request in accordance with the process and standards provided in OAR 690-019-0040, 690-019-0055, 690-019-0058 or 690-019-0060. (4) The Department may request additional information to process the renewal request. (5) If the Department determines that the renewal request proposes to substantially alter the previously-approved drought water use authorization, the Department may require the filing of a new application.