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ID H0411
Bill
Status
1/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Conservation Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 42-1805 of Idaho Code to expand the Director of the Department of Water Resources' authority regarding water permit applications during moratorium periods.
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Authorizes the director to order that pending water applications submitted both before and after a moratorium order takes effect be returned to applicants without processing.
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Allows applications to be returned without processing only if the director determines the water supply in the moratorium area is fully appropriated or insufficient for the purposes sought.
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Maintains the director's existing authority to suspend issuance or further action on permits to protect vested water rights and ensure compliance with state water law.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to water to authorize the Director of the Department of Water Resources to order that applications submitted prior to and after the effective date of a moratorium order should be returned to the applicant without processing in certain moratorium areas.
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
1/27/2014