OAR 690-078-0050: Information Required to Process an Application for Storing Water and Constructing a Reservoir for Chemical Process Mining

Information to accompany applications for chemical process mining proposing to store waters of the State of Oregon and to construct a reservoir, or multiple reservoirs on a single contiguous property on the same stream system, shall include or be accompanied by: (1) Proposed dates for the beginning and completion of construction of the reservoir. (2) A map of the proposed place of use prepared by a certified water right examiner in accordance with OAR 690-014-0150 and 690-078-0080. (3) A copy of the legal description of the property upon which the water is to be stored. (4) A description, including drawings if required by the Department, of the proposed means of diversion and operation of the appropriation works and transmission of the appropriated waters, including provisions, if any, to measure the amount diverted, to prevent damage to aquatic life, or to prevent damage to public uses of affected surface waters. (5) Plans, specifications and supporting information for the dam and impoundment area, as required in OAR 690, division 20. (6) Land use information as outlined in the Department’s Land Use Planning Procedures Guide. If the land use information is not post-marked, or received by the Department, within 60 days of request, as evidenced by the receipt required in OAR 690-078-0030(8), the Department shall conclude that the requirement for obtaining land use information has been met and may proceed with processing the application. (7) A copy of written authorization or easement permitting access to land not owned by the applicant and crossed by the proposed ditch, canal or other work. (8) Such other information as the Department or Commission deems necessary. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]