Oregon Statutes 496.825 – Application fee; exception
(1) In addition to any other fee required by law, at the time the person applies to the Water Resources Department for a license to operate a hydroelectric project under ORS § 543.010 to 543.610 or for a permit to appropriate water for hydroelectric purposes under ORS § 537.150 to 537.230, the person shall pay to the State Fish and Wildlife Director an application fee the amount of which shall be the greater of:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 496.825
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) $1,000; or
(b) Thirty-five cents for each kilowatt of proposed capacity of the project.
(2) The director shall postpone the payment of the fee under subsection (1) of this section for a permit to appropriate water under ORS § 537.150 to 537.230 until the person submits final plans and specifications for the project to the Water Resources Department under ORS § 537.150.
(3) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to any applicant for a permit or license for a project producing 100 theoretical horsepower or less. [1985 c.674 § 3]