| Updated: |
8/23/2007 |
| Description: |
The Department of Environmental Quality certifies hydroelectric projects as authorized by Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act. Section 401 requires the applicant for a federal license or permit to conduct any activity that may result in a discharge to waters of the state, including hydroelectric projects, to provide to the licensing or permitting agency a certification from DEQ that the activity complies with water quality requirements and standards.
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 468B.040-047
OAR 340-048
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| Duration: |
Up to 50 years. |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
The fee includes all expenses incurred by the Environmental Quality Commission and Department of Environmental Quality related to the evaluation of and decisionmaking on the application. The fee may include consulting costs for legal services and project studies and evaluation. (ORS 468.065) |
| Responsible Agency: |
Environmental Quality Department (DEQ) |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
No prerequisites for Section 401 certification. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which licenses major hydroelectric projects, has a licensing process that takes a minimum of 5.5 years, including a number of interim milestones. The final FERC license application must include proof that an application for 401 certification for the project has been submitted to the state. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Hydropower |
| Application Form: |
Application for Water Quality Certification |
| Service Links: |
Agency Contact Information
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| Additional Information: |
Section 401 Certification |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Environmental Quality Department (DEQ) |
| E-mail Address: |
DEQInfo@deq.state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-229-5696
or 800-452-4011 (toll-free in Oregon)
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
811 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
- 1390
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/index.shtml |
