41-697-Resolution No. 82-011 Recorded 3/17/198217
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
A Resolution Recommending * F /
Exemptions From the Federal * D
Falling Water Charge For * M
Certain Electrical Generating Al
Facilities. Rpst X1982
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WHEREAS, the Bureau of Reclamation is considering an
adjustment of the falling water charge assessed against privately
developed hydro -power facilities on Federally funded water
projects; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Reclamation currently assesses up to
50% of the net revenues of such a facility; and
WHEREAS, Deschutes County has a number of hydro -electric
projects under study by irrigation districts which will be subject
to the falling water charge; and
WHEREAS, an exemption from the falling water charge for local
hydro -electric generation will benefit the local economy and
assist in carrying out the mandates of the Northwest Regional
Power Act, which prioritizes the development of renewable
resources; and
WHEREAS, there are several opportunities for local develop-
ment of hydro -power facilities on existing Federal projects which
will partially satisfy regional electrical energy needs; and
WHEREAS, the present Federal policy on falling water charges
is excessive, and will unjustifiably serve as a disincentive to
develop this local renewable resource; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, as follows:
Section 1. That the Bureau of Reclamation exempt facilities
under 15 megawatts from the Federal falling water charge.
Section 2. That the Federal falling water charge for facili-
ties larger that 15 megawatts be reduced to a more equitable
level.
Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the
Oregon Water Resources Department, the United States Department of
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the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation; and the State of Oregon's
United States Senators and Representatives.
DATED this /4-
Nday of AAItd, 1982.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI?"
OF INS20TES LOUNW. OREGON
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ALBERT A. YOUNG, ,Zo�[tmiss
T C. PAULSON,-JR.,Commis
ATTEST:
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TILY�ABETH C. UNG
Re ording Secretary
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