HB 3108
Requires the Water Resources Department to implement additional rules and requirements for the review of limited license applications for an aquifer storage and recovery permit.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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- Passed House
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Bill overview
This bill requires the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) to implement stricter rules and requirements for reviewing applications for aquifer storage and recovery permits. Specifically, it limits the scope of review to issues that could arise during a five-year testing period and imposes conditions on permits to protect existing groundwater rights. The bill also establishes a process for obtaining limited licenses for testing purposes and outlines procedures for issuing and revoking aquifer storage and recovery permits, emphasizing the need for monitoring and data collection.
Key provisions
- The Water Resources Department is the sole permitting agency for aquifer storage and recovery projects.
- Limited license applications must be reviewed considering only issues arising within a five-year testing period.
- The Department may attach conditions to permits regarding monitoring, recovery rates, and protecting existing water rights.
- Limited licenses can be revoked or modified if use causes harm to water rights or minimum streamflow.
- A 30-day public comment period is required for limited license issuance.
- Applicants must provide detailed well construction and water quality test results.
- The Department may not require additional modeling or investments unless irreparable harm is demonstrated.
- Permits for aquifer storage and recovery can be renewed if further testing is necessary.
Who is affected
- Water Resources Department
- Aquifer storage and recovery permit applicants
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