proposed rule 655-16
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Proposed Rule 655-16. http://waterrights.utah.gov. Defining Beneficial Use for Supplemental Water Rights September 16, 2008 Boyd Clayton. Beneficial Use is the measure and limit of all water rights. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Proposed Rule 655-16
Defining Beneficial Use for Supplemental Water Rights September 16, 2008 Boyd Clayton
http://waterrights.utah.gov
Beneficial Use is the measure and limit of all water rights.
• When acquiring water rights, people assume a value based on the uses.
• The State Engineer approves change applications on the basis of equivalent use.
Supplemental Groups
• 05-1
• 05-1,05-2
• 05-2
• 05-2,05-3
• 05-2,05-4
• 05-3
• 05-3,05-4
• 05-5
• 05-2,05-3,05-4
Water Right Listing for Groups
53-109
2870 Acres
53-110
1906.7 Acres
53-536
1123 Acres
53-374
340.27 Acres
53-95
276.43 Acres
How Many Acres Really?
53-109 2870
53-110 1906
53-536 1123
53-95 276
53-374 340
Total 6515
Solutions??
• Group Contribution Form/Rules
• Adjudication – Court ordered resolutionAdjudication – Court ordered resolution
Rule Provisions
• Statement to clarify sole supply by agreement• Only required if records indicate rights are
supplemental and administrative action requires the clarification
• Don’t affect operation of rights while they continue to be used together
• Some supplemental uses on records are excluded (key: right stands on its own)
Rule R655-16
• Water Rights Website
• Group Contribution Form
• Meetings Page
Questions?