OAR 690-100-0045: Public Disclosure

(1) The Commission shall make public notice of each application for partial repayment of a project which shall contain a summary of the application including the names of the applicants, the location, nature of the project, and identify the public benefit claimed. (2) The notice shall be mailed to all persons and organizations which have filed a written request for notices with the Department and shall be posted at the Water Resources Department. (3) Individuals or groups wishing to comment on an application shall do so to the Commission in writing within 30 days following the date of mailing the notice. (4) The Commission shall hold a public hearing on an application if requested to do so by 10 or more persons, or any organization with 10 or more members, or any state agency if written request is filed with the Director within 30 days from date of mailing notice. Hearings shall be conducted according to procedures described in ORS Chapter 183 and division 1 of the Water Resources Department’s Administrative Rules.