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Section 196.770

[Formerly 541.695; renumbered 196.905 in 1989] REMOVAL OF MATERIAL; FILLING Note: Section 2, chapter 45, Oregon Laws 1989, provides: Sec. 2. Provision relating to fills depending on EPA approval. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 541.605 to 541.685 [renumbered 196.800 to 196.900 in 1989]: (a) As used in ORS 541.605 to 541.685 [renumbered 196.800 […]

Section 196.795 – Streamlining process for administering state removal or fill permits; application for state program general permit; periodic reports to legislative committee.

(1) The Department of State Lands shall continue to pursue methods to streamline the process for administering permits for the removal of material from the bed or banks of any waters of this state or for filling the waters of this state, reducing paperwork, eliminating duplication, increasing certainty and timeliness and enhancing resource protection. The […]

Section 196.800 – Definitions for ORS 196.600 to 196.921.

As used in ORS 196.600 to 196.921, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Channel relocation” means a change in location of a channel in which a new channel is dug and the flow is diverted from the old channel into the new channel if more than 50 cubic yards of material is removed in constructing […]

Section 196.805 – Policy.

(1) The protection, conservation and best use of the water resources of this state are matters of the utmost public concern. Streams, lakes, bays, estuaries and other bodies of water in this state, including not only water and materials for domestic, agricultural and industrial use but also habitats and spawning areas for fish, avenues for […]

Section 196.812 – Large woody debris; rules.

The provisions of ORS 196.600 to 196.921 do not affect the removal of large woody debris if the large woody debris: (1) Poses a direct and demonstrable danger to livestock, human life or real property; (2) Poses a risk of harm to transportation facilities including, but not limited to, culverts, bridges and roads located near […]

Section 196.815 – Application for permit; rules; fees; disposition of fees.

(1) A person who is required to have a permit to remove material from the bed or banks or fill any waters of this state shall file a written application with the Director of the Department of State Lands for each individual project before performing any removal or fill. (2)(a) Except as otherwise may be […]