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2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 13, Chapters 536 - 644
ORS Chapter 536
536.031 Applicability of rules to completed application for permit.

Universal Citation:
OR Rev Stat § 536.031 (through Leg Sess 2011)
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Water Resources Department may apply only those rules of the department that are in effect as of the date that a completed application is made for a permit in deciding whether to approve, deny or impose conditions on the permit.

(2) This section does not affect the application of any rule of the department that:

(a) Is required by federal law;

(b) Is required by any agreement between the state and a federal agency;

(c) The applicant voluntarily agrees to make applicable to the application; or

(d) Is necessary to protect public health and safety. [1999 c.301 2]

WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR

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