(1) The Water Resources Commission may adopt rules the commission deems necessary or convenient for the administration and enforcement of ORS § 540.443 to 540.491.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall adopt rules that, at a minimum, establish:

(a) A schedule of civil penalty amounts for purposes of ORS § 540.995;

(b) The conditions under which the Water Resources Department may remit a civil penalty; and

(c) Standards for the site, plans, specifications, designs and other engineering requirements for the construction or removal of a dam.

(3) In addition to any other powers of the department, in carrying out department duties, functions and powers under ORS § 540.443 to 540.491, the department may:

(a) Enter into contracts, memorandums of understanding and intergovernmental agreements for:

(A) The inspection, evaluation or study of dams; or

(B) The response to dam failure or potential dam failure;

(b) Accept moneys from any public or private source for the administration and enforcement of ORS § 540.443 to 540.491 or for enhancing the safety of dams or the protection of life, property or public infrastructure in areas below dams;

(c) Coordinate with federal, tribal, state, local and private entities to enhance the safety of dams or the protection of life, property or public infrastructure in areas below dams; and

(d) Waive or reduce fees for dams inspected by another state agency under a memorandum of understanding with the department. [2019 c.390 § 17]