What is the deadline to protest this water-right transfer?

Protests must be received by the Department on or before May 28, 2026.

How much water does this right allow and for what use?

The right allows 1.98 cubic feet per second from one well for irrigation.

How do I file a protest or become a party?

You may file a protest or request party status with the Water Resources Department by the May 28, 2026 deadline; call (503) 986-0935 for details.

What happens if no one protests?

If no protests are filed, the proposed final order will become final 33 days after the protest period ends.

Public Notice — 30083 Pickett Rd, Malin, OR 97632 (T-14476)

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The Oregon Water Resources Department proposes approving transfer T-14476 to move the water right's point of appropriation and place of use for Certificate 48022, allowing 1.98 cfs from a well for irrigation. Protests are due by May 28, 2026, or the order becomes final.

Key Takeaways

Protest deadline: May 28, 2026
Water right T-14476 proposes moving points of appropriation
1.98 cubic feet per second allowed for irrigation
If no protest, order becomes final 33 days after protest period

Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Other
City: Malin
Address: 30083 Pickett Rd, Malin, OR 97632

Case #

T-14476

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If you don't respond

If no protest is filed by May 28, 2026, the proposed final order becomes final 33 days after the protest period ends, approving the transfer without further action.

What to do next

1
Decide whether to protest
Determine if you are affected and file a protest with the Water Resources Department by May 28, 2026.
2
Request party status
If you want formal involvement, submit a request for party status before May 28, 2026; contact (503) 986-0935 for instructions.
3
Monitor the final order
If no protest is filed, expect the order to become final 33 days after the protest period ends; check with the Department for confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to protest this water-right transfer?: Protests must be received by the Department on or before May 28, 2026.
How much water does this right allow and for what use?: The right allows 1.98 cubic feet per second from one well for irrigation.
How do I file a protest or become a party?: You may file a protest or request party status with the Water Resources Department by the May 28, 2026 deadline; call (503) 986-0935 for details.
What happens if no one protests?: If no protests are filed, the proposed final order will become final 33 days after the protest period ends.

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Legal terms in this notice

point of appropriation: The physical location where water is withdrawn from a source for use.
place of use: The land areas where the water right authorizes irrigation or other uses.
Certificate 48022: The specific water right document authorizing the stated diversion and use.

Full Notice Text

Notice of Proposed Final Order for
Water Right Transfer T-14476

T-14476 filed by Robert Unruh / R&C AG LLC, 30083 Pickett Rd, Malin, OR 97632, proposes a change in point of appropriation and change in place of use under Certificate 48022. The right allows the use of 1.98 cubic feet per second from one well in Sec. 36, T40S, R11E, WM for irrigation in Sec. 36, T40S, R11E, WM. The applicant proposes to move the point of appropriation in Sects. 28 and 33, T40S, R12E, WM and Sec. 6, T41S, R12E, WM and to change the place of use to Sects. 29, 32 and 33, T40S, R12E, WM. The Water Resources Department proposes to approve the transfer, based on the requirements of ORS Chapter 540 and OAR 690-380-5000.

Any person may file, jointly or severally, a protest or a request for party status. Protests must be received by the Department on or before 05/28/2026. Call (503) 986-0935 to obtain additional information. If no protests are filed, the proposed final order will become a final order 33 days after the protest period ends, without any further action by the Department.
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