Oregon Water Check: Auto-Yes if DEQ Misses Deadline?
Published Date: 8/19/2025
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Summary
The City of Albany, Oregon, asked for a water quality check for a project, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has one year to respond by April 15, 2026. If they don’t act by then, their approval is automatically given. This affects local water safety and project timing, making sure things move smoothly without delays or extra costs.
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