OAR 690-385-7800: Completion and Perfection of Transferred Rights: Request for Reconsideration

(1) A petition for reconsideration of the content of a proposed certificate may be submitted in writing to the Department by the district or user. The petition shall describe the disagreement with the proposed certificate. (2) The petition shall set forth the changes to the proposed certificate or the final proof map and shall include any facts which support the request. Maps, photographs, affidavits, receipts or other such evidence may be included to support the request. (3) The director may allow reasonable time beyond the time set under OAR 690-385-7600(2) for a district or user to complete and submit a written petition for reconsideration. (4) Upon receipt of a petition for reconsideration, the director shall: (a) Approve the petition without verification and issue a certificate with the changes included; or (b) Schedule field verification of the requested changes and pursuant thereto approve or deny the petition; or (c) Deny it by letter to the requesting person. (5) If field verification is scheduled, a new proposed certificate may be prepared and sent as prescribed by OAR 690-385-7600(2). (6) A petition for reconsideration of a new proposed certificate issued under section (5) of this rule shall be filed in accordance with sections (1) to (3) of this rule. Such petitions shall be approved or denied by order of the director. The order shall provide for either issuance of a water right certificate in conformance with the director’s findings, or for the scheduling of a contested case hearing as provided under OAR 690, division 002.