This document is intended to provide a background on regulatory aspects of drilling, using and disposing of fluids from low-temperature geothermal resources for direct use (non-electric applications) in the state of Oregon. All of the information contained here was found in publications of the Oregon Water Resources Department (WRD) and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Both of these agencies have extensive publications and web sites covering their jurisdiction and the permitting requirements of various activities. This document attempts to summarize only those aspects unique to geothermal development. In general, these two agencies regulate and/or issue permits for water well construction, water rights, injection well construction and surface disposal of fluids