Or. Admin. R. 141-085-0590 - Renewal and Extension of Individual Removal-Fill Permits

(1) Renewal of Individual Permits. Individual permits may be renewed if the permit holder anticipates that the project within waters of this state will not be completed by the permit expiration date.

(2) Renewal Notice. At least 90 calendar days prior to the expiration of a valid removal-fill permit, the Department will send a renewal notice to the permit holder. The renewal notice will inform the permit holder of the expiration date of the permit and offer an opportunity to renew the permit.

(3) Request for Renewal. In order to renew the permit, the permit holder must respond with a request to renew the permit. The request for renewal must:

(a) Include a short statement of the status of the project, including any compensatory mitigation requirements;

(b) Include the base fee;

(c) Be received by the Department at least 45 calendar days prior to the expiration of the permit; and

(d) If requested by the Department, be accompanied by an updated application. Updated applications may be required for permits that have been in effect for five years, and at every five-year increment thereafter. Updated applications must be provided on current forms provided by the Department.

(4) Processing the Renewal Request. Upon receipt of a request for renewal, the Department:

(a) Must review the request pursuant to the standards contained in the applicable rules in effect at the time of the request; and

(b) May provide public notice of the renewal in accordance with the provisions in OAR 141-085-0560.

(5) Department's Decision. Upon review of the renewal request, along with any updated information or public comments, the Department will either:

(a) Renew the permit, with or without modified conditions;

(b) Extend the permit for an additional time period; or

(c) Deny the request for permit renewal.

(6) Extension of a Permit Expiration Date. At the discretion of the Department, a permit expiration date may be extended:

(a) If more time is needed to resolve issues that arise during the renewal process; or

(b) If the applicant failed to respond to the renewal request in a timely manner.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 141-085-0590

DSL 1-2009, f. 2-13-09, cert. ef. 3-1-09; DSL 8-2009, f. 12-15-09 cert. ef. 1-1-10; DSL 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-11

Stat. Auth.: ORS 196.825 & 196.600 - 196.692

Stats. Implemented: ORS 196.600 - 196.692, 196.795 - 196.990