Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 785 - Oklahoma Water Resources Board
Chapter 20 - Appropriation and Use of Stream Water
Subchapter 13 - Interference Conditions at Bureau of Reclamation Reservoirs
Section 785:20-13-4 - Notification of interference

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 785:20-13-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

(a) When the Board determines that interference is occurring according to the provisions of this Subchapter, the Board shall notify via telephone and U.S. mail each holder of a junior stream water permit that water use must cease. If an email address is on file with the Board, the Board shall also contact the junior permit holder via email.

(b) Failure to comply with the Board's direction will result in an enforcement action that may include monetary penalties pursuant to 82 O.S. § 105.20. The Board may also seek an injunction in the District Court where the diversion point is located.

(c) If one of the conditions in 785-20-13-3(a) no longer exists, the Board will notify holders of junior permits that water use authorized under their permit may resume.

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