OAR 690-033-0000: Purpose

(1) The purpose of OAR 690, division 33 is to establish definitions, additional procedures and standards to aid the Department in determining whether a proposed use will impair or be detrimental to the public interest with regard to sensitive, threatened, or endangered fish species. (2) These rules apply to the following types of applications for permits: (a) To appropriate surface water; (b) To appropriate hydraulically connected groundwater with potential for substantial interference as listed in OAR 690, division 009, section 40; (c) To appropriate water for the purpose of groundwater recharge; and (d) To store water or construct a reservoir. (3) These definitions, standards and procedures are in addition to, not in lieu of, existing rules and laws.