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MT SB190
Bill
AI Summary
- Water right holders may file written consent to waive the adverse effects analysis requirement for their water rights when another party applies for a new water permit or change in appropriation
- The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is prohibited from conducting adverse effects analysis on any water right for which the holder has filed written consent to approval
- Applies to multiple types of water right applications including new permits, changes in appropriation rights, temporary changes, instream flow authorizations, and groundwater appropriations in closed basins
- Amends six sections of the Montana Code Annotated (85-2-311, 85-2-320, 85-2-360, 85-2-402, 85-2-407, and 85-2-408) to incorporate the consent waiver provision
- Streamlines the water rights permitting process by allowing existing water right holders to voluntarily remove their rights from the department's adverse effects review
Legislative Description
Allow water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in permit or change applications
Water
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
4/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources2/17/2025
Natural Resources1/22/2025
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