Or. Admin. R. 690-502-0200 - Chehalem Mountain, Eola Hills and South Salem Hills Ground Water Limited Areas
(1) Groundwater in
the basalt aquifers in the Chehalem Mountain, Eola Hills and South Salem Hills
Groundwater Limited Areas is classified for exempt uses, irrigation and rural
residential fire protection systems only. Permits may be issued, for a period
not to exceed five years, for fire protection and for drip or equally efficient
irrigation provided the Director finds the proposed use and amount do not pose
a threat to the groundwater resource or existing permit holders. The amount of
water used for irrigation shall be further limited to one acre-foot per acre
per year. Permits may be extended for additional five-year periods if the
Director finds that the groundwater resource can probably support the extended
use. Applications may be rejected or permit or certificate extensions may be
denied if the aquifer displays any of the adverse impacts defined in OAR
chapter 690, division 008.
(2) The
Chehalem Mountain Groundwater Limited Area is as described and shown in Exhibit
8. The Eola Hills Groundwater Limited Area is as described and shown in Exhibit
10. The South Salem Hills Groundwater Limited Area is as described and shown in
Exhibit 11.
(3) Groundwater
applications pending on October 4, 1991 shall be processed according to the
classifications in effect on the date the application was filed. Permits may be
issued for a period not to exceed five years and shall contain the Special
Permit Conditions specified in OAR
690-502-0250.
Permits may be extended for additional five-year periods if the Director finds
that the groundwater resource can probably support the extended use.
Applications submitted after October 4, 1991 shall be processed according to
the requirements of these rules and classifications. Within two years of permit
issuance, the applicant shall prepare a plan for the Water Resources Commission
which shall indicate the steps for obtaining an alternate long-term water
supply.
Notes
Exhibits referenced are available from the agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 536 & ORS 537
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