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ID H0319
Bill
Status
3/30/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 42-202A to specify four uses eligible for temporary water approval: flood damage prevention, ground water recharge, ground or surface water remediation, and any other use not exceeding 5 acre feet total diverted volume.
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Temporary approvals are limited to one year duration and do not create continuing water rights or establish permanent appropriation rights.
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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 two categories of water use from temporary approval requirements: water diversion to extinguish or prevent wildfire spread, and reservoir flood control authorized by state or federal laws.
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Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately upon passage and approval.
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
Reported Signed by Governor on March 30, 2017 Session Law Chapter 210 Effective: 03/30/2017
3/30/2017