Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 456 - RULES FOR GROUND WATER
Chapter 4 - INDUSTRIAL GROUND WATER PERMIT
Section 456-4-001 - APPLICATION

Current through September 17, 2024

All information required under Neb. Rev. Stat. 46-678 must be compiled and submitted in loose-leaf binder(s) with maximum dimensions of 11 inches by 11 inches by 4 inches. Maps, plans and drawings must be of a size sufficient to clearly depict the subject matter, but must be folded to dimensions not to exceed 11 inches by 11 inches. The review area for each application must be a minimum one-mile radius (aerial extent) around the well site. If the applicant desires to submit its application in an electronic format and/or in dimensions other than described previously it may do so only if granted permission by the Department in advance. The application must consist of all items requested on the application form provided by the Department. The form may be found on the Department's website and in the Department's offices.

001.01 Completed application form.

001.02 Hydrologic Evaluation Report. The hydrologic evaluation shall include but not be limited to:

001.02(A) A detailed description of each well proposed to be included under this permit. The description shall include the intended depth, screen and casing size, pump capacity, description of location, applicable well registration numbers, control and management area permit numbers.

001.02(B) A narrative evaluating the geologic and hydrologic conditions of the well site and review area.

001.02(C) Proposed operating data criteria.

001.02(D) A list of other relevant permits.

001.02(E) Well driller's logs from test holes and production wells and electric logs, if available, in tabular or graphical form.

001.02(F) Pumping test data, if available.

001.02(G) A table depicting proposed rates of withdrawal and anticipated drawdown in the project wells as a function of both time and distance from the project wells.

001.02(H) A narrative describing alternate sources of accessible surface and ground water and reasons for choosing the proposed source.
001.02(I) Maps, plans or drawings showing:
001.02(I)(i). Location of project wells and project facilities including pipelines, pumping stations, treatment plants, wastewater disposal sites or other facilities.

001.02(l)(ii). Location of use.

001.02(l)(iii). Location of other wells within the review area.

001.02(l)(iv) . Location of surface water rights within the review area.

001.02(l)(v). A water table map.

001.02(l)(vi). The geologic structure of the review area.

001.02(l)(vii). Hydrologic conditions in the review area.

001.03. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS. The economic analysis shall include:
001.03(A). The economic benefit of the applicant's proposed use.

001.03(B). The economic benefits of existing uses of surface or ground water in the area of the applicant's proposed use and any transfer.

001.04. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS. This analysis shall discuss the environmental impacts of the project.

001.05. SOCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS. This analysis shall discuss the possible social benefits and detriments of the project.

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