Or. Admin. R. 690-250-0060 - Diversion Works and Measuring Device Installation Notices for Surface Water and Ground Water

(1) Water use controlling devices and/or measuring devices shall be required when necessary for regulation or management purposes. When, in the watermaster's judgement, it becomes necessary to require such devices, the watermaster shall use a notice form furnished by the Water Resources Department. For each water use control or measuring device installation, a separate form must be filled out completely for each appropriator and submitted in duplicate to the Director (these notices are not valid unless signed by the Director). The original signed notice shall be returned to the watermaster to be delivered in person with date of delivery entered on each notice. When it is impractical for the watermaster or the appointed representative to deliver the notice in person, it shall be sent by certified mail. The date of delivery shall be the date of mailing.

(2) All required water use controlling devices and measuring devices shall be approved by the watermaster prior to installation. If the appropriator refuses or neglects to construct and install the required water use control or measuring devices or have an approved construction schedule for such installation after ten days notice, the watermaster may close the diversion (ORS 540.320) or open the reservoir outlet (ORS 540.330), or regulate the controlling works of a well. The appropriator may request an extension of time from the watermaster and submit another construction schedule.

(3) If the appropriator fails to meet an approved construction schedule, the watermaster may close the diversion or close the controlling works of the well.

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Or. Admin. R. 690-250-0060

WRD 24-1988, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-88

Stat. Auth.: ORS 540

Stats. Implemented: ORS 540