Or. Admin. Code § 690-013-0350

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 690-013-0350 - Field Verification of the Petition and Map

(1) The Director shall examine the petition and maps that are filed. The examination may include a site inspection to verify the accuracy of the petition, maps and addenda; to verify whether the application of water is to an allowed beneficial use; or to determine whether an existing water right may be injured. The Director may use statistical sampling methods in lieu of examining the entire acreage in the petition.

(2) The examination shall consider the following requirements:

(a) Evidence of a method to control and deliver the water;

(b) Evidence of cultivation of the lands described under the petition, if for irrigation; and

(c) Evidence of beneficial use of the water; and

(d) Evidence of potential injury to existing water rights.

Or. Admin. Code § 690-013-0350

WRD 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-11-90; WRD 4-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-94

Stat. Auth.: ORS 541.325 - ORS 541.333

Stats. Implemented: ORS 537,325 - ORS 541.333