Or. Admin. R. 690-382-1100 - Hearings

(1) If a protest is filed under OAR 690-382-0900, the Department shall, within 60 days after the close of the period for receiving protests, determine whether to:

(a) Issue a final order that is consistent with the preliminary determination described in OAR 690-382-0700;

(b) Issue a final order that is not consistent with the preliminary determination described in OAR 690-382-0700 that addresses any significant disputes raised in the protest; or

(c) Schedule a contested case hearing to resolve any significant disputes raised in the protest.

(2) Notice and conduct of the hearing shall be under the applicable provisions of ORS 183.310 to 183.550, pertaining to contested cases, and the hearing shall be held in the area where the rights are located unless all parties and persons who filed a protest stipulate otherwise.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 690-382-1100

WRD 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-6-06

Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.025; 536.027, 537.610, 540.531, HB 2123 (ch. 614, 2005 Oregon Water Laws)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 537.610, 540.505-540.532, HB 2123 (ch. 614, 2005 Oregon Water Laws)