OAR 141-089-0685. Over-Water Structures Fill and Removal – Eligibility Requirements

Project activities must adhere to the following: (1) Purpose. Fill and removal for certain over-water structures as further defined in OAR 141-089-0690 and piling or anchors placed for over-water structure support or stabilization, navigational aids (e.g., channel markers, mooring and turning piles or dolphins) without footings or other support structure as approved by the Department. (2) Limited Placement. Over-water structures, piling, and anchors must be placed: (a) So as not to form headwalls or other bank treatment structures; (b) So as not to impede normal water flow into or within wetlands or deflect water in a manner that causes erosion; (c) So as not to create new uplands; and (d) In nonwetland waters.