Hydroelectric Projects

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Section
543.010

Definitions for ORS 543.010 to 543.610.

Section
543.012

Applicability of chapter to reauthorization of existing hydroelectric project.

Section
543.013

Applicability of chapter and ORS chapter 543A to ocean renewable energy facility.

Section
543.014

[2007 c.212 §2; 2009 c.405 §§1,2; repealed by 2015 c.386 §15]

Section
543.015

Policy.

Section
543.017

Minimum standards for development of hydroelectric power; public interest considerations; rules.

Section
543.020

[Repealed by 1961 c.224 §20]

Section
543.030

[Repealed by 1961 c.224 §20]

Section
543.040

[Repealed by 1961 c.224 §20]

Section
543.050

Powers of Water Resources Commission as to permits, licenses, investigations, reports, forms and examination of records.

Section
543.055

Hearings and witnesses.

Section
543.060

Investigations; access to project, maps, books and other project data.

Section
543.070

[Repealed by 1975 c.581 §29]

Section
543.075

Definitions for ORS 543.075 to 543.092.

Section
543.078

Annual fee for hydroelectric project.

Section
543.080

Project specific fees; summary of project specific expenditures.

Section
543.082

Invoice for fees; overdue fee; interest on delinquent fees.

Section
543.085

Periodic review of annual fee.

Section
543.088

Payment of costs or fee for reauthorization or relicensing of project.

Section
543.090

Payment of expenses of Hydroelectric Application Review Team for project operating under federal license and state power claim or uncertificated claim.

Section
543.092

Amendment of hydroelectric water right or claim; rules; unilateral amendment of power claim or uncertificated claim to assess project specific fees.

Section
543.095

Challenges to certain statutes related to hydroelectric projects.

Section
543.110

Appropriation and use of water for power is governed by this chapter.

Section
543.120

Water power projects to be in conformity with this chapter.

Section
543.130

[Repealed by 1961 c.224 §20]

Section
543.135

[1961 c.100 §§2,3; repealed by 1985 c.673 §185]

Section
543.140

Projects or developments constructed by federal government excepted from law.

Section
543.150

Municipal corporations and utility districts; applicability of laws; powers of commission respecting districts.

Section
543.160

Hydroelectric facility on North Santiam River prohibited; exception.

Section
543.165

Hydroelectric facility on part of Deschutes River prohibited.

Section
543.170

Hydroelectric facility on Isqúulktpe Creek prohibited.

Section
543.175

Hydroelectric facility on Deschutes River within City of Bend prohibited; exception.

Section
543.210

Preliminary permits; application; contents; fee.

Section
543.220

Notice of filing of application; waiting period.

Section
543.225

Hearing on application; notice; policy.

Section
543.230

Hearings on application; rules; protest.

Section
543.240

[Repealed by 1991 c.869 §15]

Section
543.250

Permit; duration; transfer; cancellation; priority; terms and conditions; denial.

Section
543.255

Determination of cumulative impacts of proposed hydroelectric power projects; consolidated review; applicability.

Section
543.257

[1985 c.569 §11; 1985 c.673 §194; repealed by 2007 c.354 §1]

Section
543.260

Licenses; duration; terms and conditions; termination; denial of application; preference of municipality or utility district.

Section
543.265

Testing of fish protection measures as condition for hydroelectric project permit or license; scope and cost.

Section
543.270

Preference in granting permit or license; municipal use.

Section
543.280

Fee payments by licensee.

Section
543.290

Filing of maps, plans, estimates and other materials; incorporation as part of license; alteration; further statements and data.

Section
543.300

Conditions governing license; fees; waiver of conditions.

Section
543.310

Disposition of moneys collected.

Section
543.320

Effect of amendment or repeal of law.

Section
543.410

Construction of project; time for commencement and completion; supply of service; extension of time; nonperformance; termination of license.

Section
543.420

Noncompletion of construction within prescribed time; judicial proceedings; sale of property; disposition of proceeds; rights of purchaser.

Section
543.430

Proceedings after completion of project for violation of license terms; authority of court; sale of project.

Section
543.440

Transfer of license, rights or property; effect.

Section
543.510

[Repealed by 1995 c.229 §9]

Section
543.520

[Repealed by 1995 c.229 §9]

Section
543.525

ORS 543.530 to 543.550 not applicable to regulated utilities.

Section
543.530

Issuance by licensee of stocks, bonds or other interest without authorization of Water Resources Commission prohibited.

Section
543.540

Consideration for bonds, stocks and other securities; restrictions; corporate shares; sale price of securities; discount from face value.

Section
543.550

Liens prohibited; exceptions; what may be included by mortgage, trust deed, or sale; determination of investment in case of sale of part.

Section
543.560

Bond of licensee or letter of credit securing claims of suppliers; enforcement of obligation; action for sums due State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation.

Section
543.610

Acquisition of project by state or municipality.

Section
543.620

[Repealed by 1995 c.229 §9]

Section
543.650

Policy.

Section
543.655

Definitions for ORS 543.650 to 543.685.

Section
543.660

Authority of district to enlarge or modify water system and power generating facilities; joint district ventures; prohibitions; sale of energy; regulations.

Section
543.662

Authority of district to develop joint project with private person; restrictions.

Section
543.664

Rules relating to joint projects of districts and private persons.

Section
543.665

Authority to issue revenue bonds to acquire hydroelectric facilities.

Section
543.670

Manner of issuance of revenue bonds.

Section
543.675

Power of eminent domain not to be exercised to acquire hydroelectric facilities.

Section
543.680

Compliance with water appropriation laws required.

Section
543.685

District board to require weatherization; Weatherization Fund; purpose.

Section
543.705

Definitions for ORS 543.710 to 543.730.

Section
543.710

Annual fee based on horsepower; exemptions; disbursement.

Section
543.720

Payment of annual fee; accompanying statement; penalty for nonpayment of fees or nonfiling; lien; foreclosure; effect of filing excessive claim; computation of horsepower.

Section
543.725

[1985 c.674 §9; repealed by 1991 c.869 §15]

Section
543.730

Failure to file statement or pay fees as evidence of abandonment of claim; cancellation of claim, permit and water right certificate.

Section
543.760

Definition of water right.

Section
543.765

Certificate to use water for hydroelectric purposes within artificial delivery system; expedited application process; certificate conditions; annual payments; fees.

Section
543.810

[Repealed by 2001 c.369 §9]

Section
543.820

[Amended by 1985 c.565 §83; 2001 c.104 §230; repealed by 2001 c.369 §9]

Section
543.830

[Repealed by 2001 c.369 §9]

Section
543.990

Penalties.