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ID H0292
Bill
Status
3/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 42-202A to specify eligible uses for temporary water approvals: prevention of flood damage, ground water recharge, ground or surface water remediation, and any other use not exceeding 5 acre feet total diverted volume.
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Limits duration of all temporary approvals to one (1) year maximum and defines "remediation" as removal of hazardous substances or petroleum from water in response to state or federal health and safety requirements.
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Exempts wildfire suppression activities from temporary approval requirements, allowing water diversion to extinguish or prevent spread of existing wildfires on private or public lands without prior approval.
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Clarifies that temporary approvals do not create continuing water rights and cannot serve as interim water supply for uses requiring ongoing water supply.
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Declares the bill effective immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for uses where a temporary approval shall be granted and to provide for duration of approval.
WATER
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Ways & Means Committee
3/22/2017