Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-532 - Water resources program for the Walla Walla River basin, WRIA-32
Section 173-532-045 - Future permitting actions

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 173-532-045

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

Surface and groundwater permits may be issued only if consistent with the requirements of the surface and groundwater statutes and other applicable requirements of law and if any one of the following conditions apply:

(1) The proposed water use is nonconsumptive.

(2) The proposed groundwater use is from the basalt aquifer and will not:

(a) Impair existing water rights;

(b) Affect any closed surface source where instream flows have not been established; and

(c) Affect any closed gravel aquifer.

(3) The proposed surface water use would occur only during nonclosure periods and is intended for an environmental enhancement project, as defined in WAC 173-532-020(6) and meeting the criteria listed in WAC 173-532-055.

Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.82, 90.54, 90.22, 90.03, and 90.44 RCW. 07-17-007 (Order 04-08), § 173-532-045, filed 8/2/07, effective 9/5/07.

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