Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-136 - The establishment of a system of authorizing the withdrawal of artificially stored groundwaters embodied in an approved declaration under RCW 90.44.130, which are commingled with public groundwaters in groundwater areas, subareas, and zones established under RCW 90.44.130
Section 173-136-040 - Criteria for ruling upon application for permits

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 173-136-040

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(1) The criteria for ruling on an application for a permit are as follows. An application shall be approved if:

(a) Artificially stored waters are available for withdrawal; and

(b) The public interest will not be detrimentally affected; and

(c) Rights to withdraw public water will not be impaired; and

(d) The interests of the holder emodied [embodied] in a declaration accepted by the department pursuant to RCW 90.44.130(6) will not be impaired.

(e) The withdrawal and use proposed in the application can be performed consistent with the provision of the chapter of the Washington Administrative Code containing the water management and regulation regulations for the specific groundwater area, subarea, or zone to which the application relates.

(2) Prior to issuance of a permit to withdraw artificially stored groundwater, the department shall consult with the holder of a declaration accepted by the department pursuant to RCW 90.44.130.

Order 74-36, § 173-136-040, filed 1/9/75.

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