Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 37 - Water Resources, Department of
Rule 37.02.04 - SHOSHONE-BANNOCK TRIBAL WATER SUPPLY BANK RULES
Section 37.02.04.025 - GENERAL
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Priority of Use. Before stored water is assigned to the rental pool, Tribal stored water shall be maintained and made available for Tribal uses as determined by the Council and to meet the commitment of the Tribes under Article 8 of the Michaud Contract. The water is to be rented for beneficial use and may be rented outside the Reservation subject to the provisions of Rule 45 of these Water Supply Bank Rules. (3-31-22)
02. Bank Operation. The operation of the Bank shall be consistent with the Agreement. The Bank shall be for the exclusive purpose of rental of Tribal stored water. (3-31-22)
03. Authority of Bank. The Shoshone-Bannock Water Supply Bank is created pursuant to the provisions of the following Sections 42-1761, 42-1762, 42-1763, 42-1764, and 42-1765, Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
04. Incorporation of Articles. These rules incorporate by reference the provisions set forth in Article 7.3.5, 7.3.10 and 7.3.11 of the Agreement. (3-31-22)
05. Consistency. The operation of the Bank shall be consistent with provisions of the Tribes' spaceholder contracts with the United States. (3-31-22)
06. Storage Water. Tribal stored water rented from the pool shall be deemed storage water of the renter. (3-31-22)
07. Evaporation Losses. Evaporation losses associated with any Tribal stored water assigned to the Bank shall be charged to storage space from which the water is released. (3-31-22)
