OAR 690-052-0010: Definitions

As used in OAR 690-052-0020 to 690-052-0160: (1) "Dam" means an artificial barrier constructed above ground to impound or divert the natural flow of water in a river, stream or intermittent drainage, or to otherwise create by artificial barrier constructed above ground a pool for storage of water regardless of purpose or intent in creating the artificial barrier. (2) "Director" means the Director of the Water Resources Department. (3) "Injury" has the meaning given in OAR 690-015-0005(5). (4) "Instream water right" has the meaning given that term in ORS 537.332. (5) "Operator" means a person who owns or operates a hydroelectric project under the authority of a time-limited water right or a certified water right, including a registered claim for hydroelectric purposes that has a pre-1909 priority date. (6) "Project" has the meaning given that term in ORS 543.010(2).