(1) The Water Resources Department may extend the time limits set forth in ORS § 543A.005 to 543A.145 and 543A.300 for a reasonable period of time if the time limits are incompatible with the substantive requirements applicable to applications to reauthorize a water right for the use of water for hydroelectric purposes.

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(2) The expiration date of the water right for any project that begins the reauthorization process under ORS § 543A.005 to 543A.410 before the expiration date shall be extended by the department if necessary to allow for completion of the reauthorization process. [1997 c.449 § 31]

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