(1) Upon the request of the holder and the approval of the Water Resources Department, a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended. (2) The Water Resources Department shall develop rules governing the process by which a hydroelectric water right or claim may be amended. Any amendments under subsection (1) of this section shall: (a) Be consistent with the final unified state position for the project; (b) Be consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 543A; (c) Cause no injury to other water rights; and (d) Allow for public participation in the amendment process. (3) The Water Resources Director may unilaterally amend a power claim or uncertificated claim in order to assess project specific fees under ORS 543.080.
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