Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT › Division 350 - AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY (ASR) AND ARTIFICIAL GROUNDWATER RECHARGE › Section 690-350-0120 - Groundwater Recharge Applications - Supplemental Information Requirements; Permit Conditions

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Permit
			 Required. The appropriation of water from any source for the purpose of
			 recharging a groundwater reservoir requires a permit. Likewise, any beneficial
			 use of artificially recharged groundwater in any such groundwater reservoir
			 requires a secondary groundwater permit.
(2) Pre-application Conference. Due to the
			 complexities and costs associated with recharge projects and recharge
			 permitting, the Department requires a pre-application conference.
(3) Supplemental Information for Permit
			 Application. In addition to data required on permit applications under OAR
			 690-310-0040, the applicant shall submit additional information to assist the
			 Commission in determining the public interest on the proposed project. An
			 application shall be accepted by the Department for filing only if it contains
			 all required data. Upon request, the Department may assist other agencies in
			 developing their responses to permit applications. The following attachments
			 are necessary:
(a) Minimum Perennial Stream
			 Flow or Instream Water Right. If a stream is the proposed recharge source, the
			 applicant shall provide a copy of the document which establishes that the
			 supplying steam has a minimum perennial stream flow or instream water right for
			 the protection of aquatic and fish life. If none is established, the applicant
			 shall attach a copy of a waiver of this prerequisite from the Oregon Department
			 of Fish and Wildlife;
(b) Water
			 Quality Permit. The applicant shall attach a copy of the necessary water
			 quality permits from Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, show that the
			 application for necessary permits has been filed, or show that permits are not
			 necessary;
(c) Purpose of Recharge.
			 The applicant shall describe the ultimate use or value of the groundwater
			 recharge;
(d) Annual Storage. The
			 applicant shall describe the volume of water, or the range of volumes, expected
			 to be stored annually by artificial recharge. The applicant shall describe
			 anticipated losses between the point of diversion and the place of
			 recharge;
(e) Financial Capability.
			 If the proposed recharge diversion is for five cfs or more, the applicant shall
			 display proof of financial capability to construct and operate the proposed
			 project. Unless otherwise approved by the Director, the capability shall be
			 supported by written statements from a lending institution;
(f) Hydrogeologic Feasibility Report. The
			 applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed recharge project is
			 hydrologically feasible. The report should include an assessment of groundwater
			 conditions in the reservoir and anticipated changes due to the proposed
			 recharge project. This report shall be sealed and signed by a professional(s)
			 registered or allowed, under Oregon law, to practice in this area of
			 geology;
(g) Project Description
			 Report. The applicant shall provide plans for recharge project construction,
			 operation, and costs. The report shall outline proposed monitoring plans for
			 flows, water levels in wells and groundwater quality. If surface water is a
			 proposed source of recharge, the report shall indicate when surplus surface
			 waters are generally available. The report shall be sealed and signed by a
			 professional(s) registered or allowed, under Oregon law, to practice civil
			 engineering and this area of geology;
(h) Additional Information. The Director may
			 require the applicant to submit additional information to assist in making the
			 public interest determination.