Who is responsible for permitting material sources in Oregon?
There are numerous state and county agencies that are involved in the permitting of material sources in the State of Oregon. Where the site is located and depending on the ownership of the property, will determine what agencies and operator will be required to work with in their effort to obtain necessary permits. The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) is the primary agency responsible for permitting of material sources at the state level. The exception is when sources are located within the bend and banks of Oregon waterways in which case the Division of State Lands coupled with the Army Corps of Engineers takes authority. In addition to these agencies, if sites are located on either private land or non-federal publicly owned lands, the local county planning departments will also be involved in the permitting of a material source through the local land use process. Other state agencies may also become involved in the permitting of a material source depending
