Allows water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in permit or change applications.
Advances the clean energy transition by allowing water right holders to consent to waive adverse effects analysis in water right permit or change applications. Requires the department to accept and process an application for a change in appropriation right if the water right holder files a written consent to approval. Modifies criteria for temporary change authorizations for instream flow and changes in appropriation rights. Requires the department to review and approve applications for changes in appropriation rights, including those for instream flow and replacement wells.
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