OAR 690-020-0024: General Department Authorities and Intergovernmental Coordination

In addition to any other powers of the Department, in carrying out its duties, functions, and powers, under these rules and ORS 540.443 through 540.491 and 540.995, the Department may: (1) Enter into contracts, memorandums of understanding and intergovernmental agreements for the inspection, evaluation or study of Dams, or the response to Dam Failure or potential Dam Failure. (2) Accept moneys from any public or private source for the administration and enforcement of ORS 540.443 through 540.491 and these Division 20 rules for enhancing the safety of Dams or the protection of life, property, or public infrastructure in areas below Dams. (3) Coordinate with federal, Tribal, state, local, and private entities to enhance the safety of Dams or the protection of life, property, or public infrastructure in areas below Dams. (4) Waive or reduce fees for Dams inspected by another state agency under a memorandum of understanding with the Department. (5) Aid in the inspection of a Dam and provide advice and assistance to prevent, mitigate, or respond to a potential or actual Dam Failure if there is a potential or actual risk of Dam Failure at a Dam regulated under a federal Dam safety program. (6) Accept the reports of consulting Engineers, engineering geologists or other specialists employed by the Dam owner. (7) Employ consulting Engineers, engineering geologists, or other specialists to make special examinations and inspections, and to prepare reports for the Department if the Department concludes that existing reports are insufficient. The cost of such special examinations, inspections, and reports shall be paid by the Department, or upon mutual agreement, may be divided between the Department and the Dam owner.