Montana SB190 allows water right holders to waive adverse effects analysis in permit or change applications.
Montana SB190 amends water rights laws to allow water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in permit or change applications. The bill modifies criteria for approving changes in appropriation rights, including temporary changes for instream flow and replacement wells. It also allows the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to bypass adverse effects analysis if a water right holder consents in writing. The bill aims to streamline the process for water right holders while ensuring adequate water supply and conservation in Montana.
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