This Chapter of the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) concerns water resources administration. Specifically, it provides for water resources commission and the procedures of its operation; water resources department and the procedures of its operation; water resources policies and programs; policy on water resources generally and integrated state water resources strategy; plans and programs for development of water resources; policy on minimum streamflows; policy on water storage facilities; policy on water supply; formulation of state water resources program, public hearing in affected river basin; classification of water as to highest and best use and quantity of use, enforcement of laws concerning loss of water rights, prescribing preferences for future uses; delivery of water resources statement to certain public bodies; state agencies and public corporations to conform to statement of state water resources policy; exercise of power in conflict with state water resources policy not effective until approved by commission; and withdrawal of unappropriated waters from appropriation by commission order. The Chapter also provides for cooperation with other entities; miscellaneous provisions, and emergency water shortage matters.
United States of America · 1953-01-01