Iowa HSB713 amends water resource use and withdrawal regulations, including permit requirements.

Iowa HSB713 modifies the use and withdrawal of surface and groundwater resources, focusing on permitting requirements. The bill redefines "beneficial use" to clarify water application for lawful and useful purposes in reasonable quantities. It mandates that permits be denied if the proposed use is not beneficial, fails to preserve minimum water flows, impairs navigability, or threatens water availability. The bill also removes certain planning and time-limited requirements, enhancing readability.

Iowa HSB713 amends water resource use and withdrawal regulations, including permit requirements.

Iowa HSB713 modifies the use and withdrawal of surface and groundwater resources, focusing on permitting requirements. The bill redefines "beneficial use" to clarify water application for lawful and useful purposes in reasonable quantities. It mandates that permits be denied if the proposed use is not beneficial, fails to preserve minimum water flows, impairs navigability, or threatens water availability. The bill also removes certain planning and time-limited requirements, enhancing readability.