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Updated: 3/20/2007
Description: The holder of both a primary water right originating from a surface water source and a supplemental water right permit or certificate originating from a ground water source may substitute the use of the supplemental water right for the primary water right. A substitution may not be made if the use of the supplemental water right results in injury to another water right or enlargement of the primary water right.

Water related projects often require multiple permits. Please see Common Water Related Projects for information on other permits that may be required to accomplish your project.
Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 540.524
ORA 690-380
Duration: Permanent unless requested to be terminated
Fees - application, exam, etc.:  Fees apply. See "Changes to Water Rights" at Oregon Water Resources Fee Schedule for details.
Responsible Agency: Water Resources Department
Fee Exemptions: $100 fee waiver for "fish friendly" transfers (ORS 536.050(4))
Bonding Requirements: n/a
Insurance Requirements: n/a
Application Form: Transfer Application Form
Service Links:  Water Rights in Oregon
 Water Right Transfer Application  (Includes Permit Amendments)
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  Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
Agency Name: Water Resources Department
E-mail Address: Kenneth.L.Smith@state.or.us
Phone: 503-986-0900
Mail Address: Oregon Water Resources Department
725 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97301 - 1271
Website Information: http://www.wrd.state.or.us/

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