OAR 690-380-2420: Notice of Merger, Consolidation or Formation of a Water Authority

(1) Municipal water supply entities that merge, consolidate or form a water authority may notify the Department of such action and request issuance of superseding certificates pursuant to sections (2) and (3) of this rule. The notice and request for issuance of superseding certificates shall include the following: (a) A listing of the entities in the merger, consolidation or formation of a water authority; (b) A copy of the documents filed with the city, county or state authorities approving such action; (c) A copy of the cooperative agreement, or other evidence, between the authority and the county or other authority granted coordinative functions under ORS Chapter 197 showing consistency with local comprehensive plans; (d) A listing of the certificated water rights by number of all water rights for the usual municipal purposes of all entities involved; (e) A map, meeting the requirements of OAR 690-380-3100, showing the legal boundaries of the water service area and the points of diversion or appropriation; (f) The name and address of the authority authorized to conduct business; and (g) A written request that new water right certificates be issued to the authority. (2) After verifying the information submitted in accordance with subsections (1)(a) to (g) of this rule, the Director shall issue superseding certificates confirming the resulting municipal use of water, showing the place of use within the legal description of the service boundaries of the new entity as it was officially formed. (3) After verifying the information submitted in accordance with subsections (1)(a) to (g) of this rule, the Director shall issue certificates to supersede the certificates that were issued before a merger, consolidation or formation of a water authority. Superseding certificates describing the place of use shall be issued to the authority.