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OR Rev Stat § 541.566 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.566 - Planning studies eligible for grants or direct service cost payments.

(1) A planning study receiving a grant or payment for direct services under ORS 541.561 may include, but is not limited to: (a) Analyses of hydrological refill capacity; (b) Water needs analyses; (c) Refined hydrological analyses; (d) Engineering and financial feasibility studies; (e) Geologic analyses; (f) Water exchange studies; (g) Analyses of by-pass, optimum peak, flushing and other ecological flows of the affected stream and the impact of a proposed water conservation, reuse or storage project on those flows; (h) Comparative analyses of alternative means of supplying water, including but not limited to the costs and benefits of conservation and efficiency alternatives and the extent to which long-term water supply needs may be met using those alternatives; (i) Analyses of environmental harm or impacts from a proposed water conservation, reuse or storage project; (j) Analyses of public benefits accruing from a proposed water conservation, reuse or storage project; (k) Fiscal analyses of a proposed water conservation, reuse or storage project, including estimated project costs, financing for the project and projected financial returns from the project; (L) Hydrological analyses of a proposed water conservation, reuse or storage project, including the anticipated effects of climate change on hydrological refill capacity; and (m) Analyses of potential water quality impacts of the project. (2) If a planning study concerns a proposed storage project that would impound surface water on a perennial stream, divert water from a stream that supports sensitive, threatened or endangered fish or divert more than 500 acre-feet of surface water annually, a grant or direct services payment may be provided only if the study contains: (a) Analyses of by-pass, optimum peak, flushing and other ecological flows of the affected stream and the impact of the storage project on those flows; (b) Comparative analyses of alternative means of supplying water, including but not limited to the costs and benefits of conservation and efficiency alternatives and the extent to which long-term water supply needs may be met using those alternatives; (c) Analyses of environmental harm or impacts from the proposed storage project; (d) Evaluation of the need for and feasibility of using stored water to augment in-stream flows to conserve, maintain and enhance aquatic life, fish life and any other ecological values; and (e) For a proposed storage project that is for municipal use, analysis of local and regional water demand and the proposed storage project’s relationship to existing and planned water supply projects. [2008 c.13 §2] Note: See second note under 541.561.
OR Rev Stat § 541.567 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.567

[1987 c.855 §10; renumbered 196.625 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.570 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.570

[1987 c.855 §12; renumbered 196.630 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.575 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.575

[1987 c.855 §13; renumbered 196.635 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.576 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.576 - Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Investment Fund.

(1) The Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Investment Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Investment Fund shall be credited to the General Fund. Moneys in the Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Investment Fund are continuously appropriated to the Water Resources Department to award grants and to pay the cost of direct services provided under ORS 541.561. (2) The Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Investment Fund shall consist of: (a) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly; (b) Any moneys that may be transferred to the fund by the federal government, a state agency or a local government; and (c) Grant repayments, if any. [2008 c.13 §3] Note: See second note under 541.561.
OR Rev Stat § 541.577 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.577

[1987 c.855 §4; 1989 c.966 §60; renumbered 196.640 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.580 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.580

[1987 c.855 §6; renumbered 196.645 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.581 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.581 - Rules for grant and direct service cost payment program.

The Water Resources Commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer ORS 541.561 to 541.581, including rules that: (1) Establish reporting requirements for grants awarded under ORS 541.561; (2) Provide for public comment before the award of grants and payment for direct services under ORS 541.561; and (3) Implement the priorities required by ORS 541.561. [2008 c.13 §4] Note: See second note under 541.561.
OR Rev Stat § 541.585 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.585

[1987 c.855 §5; renumbered 196.650 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.587 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.587

[1987 c.855 §11; renumbered 196.655 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.590 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.590

[1987 c.855 §19; renumbered 196.660 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.595 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.595

[1987 c.855 §1a; renumbered 196.665 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.605 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.605

[1967 c.567 §2; 1971 c.509 §4; 1971 c.754 §1; 1973 c.330 §1; 1973 c.674 §1; 1977 c.417 §2; 1977 c.418 §1; 1979 c.564 §1; 1989 c.837 §4; renumbered 196.670 and then 196.800 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.610 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.610

[1967 c.567 §1; 1971 c.754 §2; 1973 c.330 §2; 1973 c.674 §2; 1977 c.418 §2; 1979 c.564 §2; renumbered 196.675 and then 196.805 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.615 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.615

[1967 c.567 §3; 1971 c.754 §3; 1989 c.837 §15; renumbered 196.680 and then 196.810 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.620 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.620

[1967 c.567 §4; 1969 c.338 §4; 1971 c.754 §4; 1973 c.674 §3, 1977 c.418 §3; 1977 c.564 §6; 1989 c.1039 §1; renumbered 196.685 and then 196.815 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.622 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.622

[1977 c.120 §2; 1987 c.160 §1; renumbered 196.690 and then 196.820 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.625 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.625

[1967 c.567 §5; 1969 c.593 §49; 1971 c.754 §5; 1973 c.330 §3; 1973 c.674 §6; 1977 c.417 §1; 1979 c.200 §1; 1979 c.564 §3a; 1981 c.796 §1; 1987 c.70 §1; 1989 c.837 §16; 1989 c.904 §70; renumbered 196.695 and then 196.825 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.626 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.626

[1979 c.564 §5; 1981 c.796 §2; 1983 c.827 §56; 1989 c.837 §5; renumbered 196.700 and then 196.830 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.627 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.627

[1973 c.674 §5; 1979 c.564 §6; renumbered 196.705 and then 196.835 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.630 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.630

[1967 c.567 §6; 1971 c.754 §6; 1973 c.330 §4; 1973 c.674 §7; 1981 c.796 §3; renumbered 196.710 and then 196.840 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.635 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.635

[1967 c.567 §7; 1971 c.754 §7; renumbered 196.715 and then 196.845 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.645 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.645

[1967 c.567 §9; 1971 c.754 §9; 1989 c.837 §17; renumbered 196.720 and then 196.855 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.650 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.650

[1967 c.567 §10; 1971 c.754 §10; 1973 c.330 §6; 1973 c.674 §9; 1985 c.414 §1; 1989 c.837 §18; renumbered 196.725 and then 196.860 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.651 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.651 - Definitions for ORS 541.651 to 541.696.

As used in ORS 541.651 to 541.696: (1) "Newly developed water" means the new increment of water: (a) Stored for a project providing new or expanded storage; (b) Allocated to a use under a secondary water right for a project involving the allocation of previously uncontracted water stored by the United States Army Corps of Engineers under an existing water right; or (c) Conserved for a project to allocate conserved water under the program described in ORS 537.455 to 537.500. (2) "Seasonally varying flows" means the duration, timing, frequency and volume of flows, identified for the purpose of determining conditions for a new or expanded storage project, that must remain in-stream outside of the official irrigation season in order to protect and maintain the biological, ecological and physical functions of the watershed downstream of the point of diversion, with due regard given to the need for balancing the functions against the need to store water for multiple purposes. [2013 c.784 §1] Note: 541.651 to 541.696 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 541 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 541.653 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.653 - Purpose and application of ORS 541.651 to 541.696.

(1) The purpose of ORS 541.651 to 541.696 is to establish a means for state government to support the development of water resource projects having economic, environmental and community benefits. (2) The Legislative Assembly intends that any conditions or requirements described in ORS 541.651 to 541.696 apply only to projects that receive loans or grants from the Water Supply Development Account established in ORS 541.656. [2013 c.784 §2] Note: See note under 541.651.
OR Rev Stat § 541.655 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.655

[1967 c.567 §11; 1971 c.754 §11; 1973 c.330 §7; 1973 c.674 §10; 1985 c.414 §2; renumbered 196.730 and then 196.865 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.656 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.656 - Water Supply Development Account.

(1) The Water Supply Development Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Water Supply Development Account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Water Resources Department for use in carrying out ORS 541.651 to 541.696. (2) The department may expend moneys from the account for: (a) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, making loans and grants to evaluate, plan and develop in-stream and out-of-stream water development projects approved by the Water Resources Commission, including but not limited to projects that: (A) Repair or replace infrastructure to increase the efficiency of water use; (B) Provide new or expanded water storage; (C) Improve or alter operations of existing water storage facilities in connection with newly developed water; (D) Create new, expanded, improved or altered water distribution, conveyance or delivery systems in connection with newly developed water; (E) Allocate federally stored water; (F) Promote water reuse; (G) Promote water conservation; (H) Provide streamflow protection or restoration; (I) Provide for water management or measurement in connection with newly developed water; and (J) Determine seasonally varying flows in connection with newly developed water. (b) Paying the necessary administrative and technical costs of the department in carrying out ORS 541.651 to 541.696. (3)(a) In addition to any other permissible uses of moneys in the account, the department may expend moneys from the account to support: (A) Ongoing studies conducted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to allocate stored water; and (B) Comprehensive basin studies conducted by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. (b) Expenditures described in this subsection are not subject to any grant or loan procedures, public benefit scoring or ranking or other requirements or restrictions for grants or loans established under ORS 541.651 to 541.696. (4) The department may expend account moneys under subsection (2) of this section for loans and grants to develop in-stream and out-of-stream water development projects only if the department determines under ORS 540.530 that any transfer of water rights for the project will not injure existing water rights. [2013 c.784 §3] Note: See note under 541.651.
OR Rev Stat § 541.657 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.657 - Exemptions for certain expenditures of moneys from Water Supply Development Account.

An expenditure of moneys from the Water Supply Development Account is not subject to any application process or public benefit scoring or ranking under ORS 541.663, 541.666, 541.669, 541.673 or 541.677 if the expenditure is for a purpose: (1) Specifically identified in an appropriation to the account from the General Fund for carrying out the purpose; or (2) Specifically identified in legislation that authorizes a transfer of lottery bond proceeds to the account for carrying out the purpose. [2017 c.725 §20; 2020 s.s.2 c.10 §64] Note: 541.657 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 541 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation. Note: Section 3, chapter 671, Oregon Laws 2019, provides: Sec. 3. (1) For the biennium beginning July 1, 2021, at the request of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, after the department consults with the Water Resources Department, the State Treasurer is authorized to issue lottery bonds pursuant to ORS 286A.560 to 286A.585 in an amount that produces $40 million in net proceeds for the purposes described in subsection (2) of this section, plus an additional amount estimated by the State Treasurer to be necessary to pay bond-related costs. (2) Net proceeds of lottery bonds issued under this section must be transferred to the Water Resources Department for deposit in the Water Supply Development Account established in ORS 541.656, in an amount sufficient to provide: (a) $30 million in net proceeds to issue grants or loans to evaluate, plan and develop in-stream and out-of-stream statewide water development projects. (b) $10 million in net proceeds to the Deschutes Basin Board of Control to modernize irrigation delivery systems infrastructure in the Deschutes Basin by piping open canals. (3) The Legislative Assembly finds that the use of lottery bond proceeds will create jobs, further economic development, finance public education or restore and protect parks, beaches, watersheds and native fish and wildlife, and is authorized based on the following findings: (a) Having adequate drinking water systems, irrigation, drainage and healthy ecosystems enhances community development and supports Oregon’s economic growth; and (b) Assisting local governments to mitigate losses resulting from reduced water supply for irrigation and retirement of water rights will enhance community efforts to facilitate and promote economic growth. [2019 c.671 §3; 2021 c.682 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 541.659 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.659 - Loan and grant applicants.

Loans and grants may be made from the Water Supply Development Account to persons as defined in ORS 536.007, Indian tribes as defined in ORS 391.802 and nonprofit organizations. If an applicant is required to have a water management and conservation plan, the plan must be submitted to the Water Resources Department and receive approval prior to department acceptance of an application for a loan or grant from the account. [2013 c.784 §4] Note: The amendments to 541.659 by section 18, chapter 15, Oregon Laws 2020 (first special session), become operative July 1, 2023. See section 19, chapter 15, Oregon Laws 2020 (first special session). The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience. Loans and grants may be made from the Water Supply Development Account to persons as defined in ORS 536.007, to a federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon that has members residing on a reservation or tribal trust lands in Oregon and nonprofit organizations. If an applicant is required to have a water management and conservation plan, the plan must be submitted to the Water Resources Department and receive approval prior to department acceptance of an application for a loan or grant from the account. Note: See note under 541.651.
OR Rev Stat § 541.660 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.660

[1967 c.567 §12; 1973 c.330 §8; 1973 c.674 §11; 1979 c.284 §166; 1985 c.414 §3; renumbered 196.735 and then 196.870 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.662 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.662

[Enacted by 1973 c.330 §10 and 1973 c.674 §13; 1985 c.545 §7; renumbered 196.740 and then 196.875 in 1989]
OR Rev Stat § 541.663 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.663 - Preapplication conferences.

(1) A prospective applicant for a loan or grant from the Water Supply Development Account may participate in a preapplication conference with the Water Resources Department. (2) At the preapplication conference, the department shall inform the prospective applicant of the procedural and substantive requirements of a loan or grant application and of the scoring system used to evaluate loan and grant requests. The department shall assist the prospective applicant by identifying known issues that may affect project eligibility for a loan or grant from the account. (3) Not less than 14 days before the preapplication conference, the prospective applicant must provide the department with adequate project information to prepare for the preapplication conference. (4) The prospective applicant may request additional preapplication consultation with the department. [2013 c.784 §5] Note: See note under 541.651.