Iowa HF861 modifies water allocation rules by removing a defined category for beneficial use and allowing the department to determine beneficial use.

Iowa HF861 amends water allocation regulations by removing the predefined category for beneficial use and allowing the department to determine beneficial use on a case-by-case basis. The bill also mandates that permit applications be processed in the order they are received, with specific timelines for approval or denial. Additionally, it requires each permit to include conditions for routine conservation practices and emergency measures. The bill emphasizes that the determination of beneficial use should not be based on the category of use.

Iowa HF861 modifies water allocation rules by removing a defined category for beneficial use and allowing the department to determine beneficial use.

Iowa HF861 amends water allocation regulations by removing the predefined category for beneficial use and allowing the department to determine beneficial use on a case-by-case basis. The bill also mandates that permit applications be processed in the order they are received, with specific timelines for approval or denial. Additionally, it requires each permit to include conditions for routine conservation practices and emergency measures. The bill emphasizes that the determination of beneficial use should not be based on the category of use.