Or. Admin. R. 690-020-0026
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024
Section 690-020-0026 - Fees(1) The Department may charge a fee for examination of the site, plans and specifications, features, and other supporting information regarding construction of a new Dam or construction to modify Dam Height. The fee, as provided in ORS 540.449, must be paid prior to final design approval and may not exceed the lesser of the costs of providing the examination or the amounts provided in ORS 540.449(3).(2) Dam owners subject to the Department's laws governing Dam safety shall submit to the Department an annual fee based upon the Dam's Hazard Rating as provided in ORS 536.050(2) to support the Dam Safety Program and administration expenses. (a) Dam owners who fail to pay the annual fee on or before six months after the billing date may be required to pay a late fee as provided in ORS 536.050(2).(b) If a Dam owner fails to pay the annual fee or late fee charged by the Department, the Department may, after giving the Dam owner notice by certified mail, place a lien on the real property where the Dam is located for the fees owed by the Dam owner.(c) Multiple Dams directly adjacent to each other and connected together and separated only by Embankments or other manmade materials will be considered as one Dam for the purpose of determining annual fees.Or. Admin. R. 690-020-0026
WRD 3-2020, adopt filed 06/29/2020, effective 7/1/2020Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 536.027, 540.488
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 536.050, 540.449