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House Committee Amendments 2-13-2007 je/erb
This document includes Senate Committee Amendments incorporated into the bill on Wed, Jan 24, 2007 at 1:56 PM by rday. --> This document includes House Committee Amendments incorporated into the bill on Tue, Feb 13, 2007 at 9:52 AM by jeyring. -->              1
    
INSTREAM FLOW TO PROTECT TROUT

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HABITAT

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2007 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Peter C. Knudson

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House Sponsor: D. Gregg Buxton

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This bill authorizes a fishing group to temporarily change a water right for instream
             11      flow to protect trout habitat.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This bill:
             14          .    defines terms;
             15          .    authorizes a fishing group to file a change application for a fixed time period not
             16      exceeding ten years for an instream flow to protect or restore habitat for native
             17      trout;
             18          .    requires the Division of Wildlife Resources' director to review the proposed change;
             19          .    allows a fixed time change applicant to refile the application;
             20          .    provides that the water right will automatically revert to its original place and
             21      purpose of use when the application expires;
             22          .    repeals the private instream flow water right in ten years; and
             23          .    makes technical changes.
             24      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             25          None
             26      Other Special Clauses:
             27           H. [ None ] This bill coordinates with H.B. 48, Department of Natural Resources
             27a      Amendments by merging substantive and technical amendments. .H



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     Utah Code Sections Affected:
             29      AMENDS:
             30          63-55-273, as last amended by Chapter 254, Laws of Utah 2003
             31          73-3-3, as last amended by Chapter 215, Laws of Utah 2005
             32          73-3-12, as last amended by Chapter 58, Laws of Utah 2006
             33          73-3-16, as last amended by Chapter 33, Laws of Utah 1998
             34          73-3-17, as last amended by Chapter 160, Laws of Utah 1955
             35          73-5-4, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             36      ENACTS:
             37          73-3-30, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             38     

             39      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             40          Section 1. Section 63-55-273 is amended to read:
             41           63-55-273. Repeal dates, Title 73.
             42          (1) Title 73, Chapter 27, State Water Development Commission, is repealed December
             43      31, 2008.
             44          (2) The private instream flow water right for trout habitat in Subsection 73-3-30 (3) is
             45      repealed December 31, 2017.
             46          Section 2. Section 73-3-3 is amended to read:
             47           73-3-3. A permanent or temporary change in point of diversion, place of use, or
             48      purpose of use.
             49          (1) For purposes of this section:
             50          (a) "Permanent [changes] change" means [changes] a change for an indefinite [length]
             51      period of time with an intent to relinquish the original point of diversion, place of use, or
             52      purpose of use.
             53          (b) "Temporary [changes] change" means [changes] a change for a fixed [periods]
             54      period of time not exceeding one year.
             55          (2) (a) Any person entitled to [the] use [of] water may make a permanent or temporary
             56      [changes] change in the:
             57          (i) point of diversion;
             58          (ii) place of use; or



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         (iii) purpose of use for which the water was originally appropriated.
             60          (b) [A] Except as provided by Section 73-3-30 , S. [ the state engineer may not authorize ] .S a
             61      change S. [ [ ] may not be made [ ] ] .S if it impairs [any] a vested water right without just
             61a      compensation.
             62          (3) [Both permanent and temporary changes of] A person entitled to use water shall
             63      change a point of diversion, place of use, or purpose of [use of] water use, including water
             64      involved in a general adjudication or other [suits, shall be made] suit, in the manner provided
             65      in this section.
             66          (4) (a) A person entitled to use water may not make a change [may not be made] unless
             67      the state engineer approves the change application [is approved by the state engineer].
             68          (b) [Applications shall be made] A person entitled to use water shall submit a change
             69      application upon forms furnished by the state engineer and shall set forth:
             70          (i) the [name of the applicant] applicant's name;
             71          (ii) [a description of] the water right description;
             72          (iii) the [quantity of] water quantity;
             73          (iv) the stream or water source;
             74          (v) if applicable, the point on the stream or water source where the water is diverted;
             75          (vi) if applicable, the point to which it is proposed to change the diversion of the water;
             76          (vii) the place, purpose, and extent of the present use;
             77          (viii) the place, purpose, and extent of the proposed use; and
             78          (ix) any other information that the state engineer requires.
             79          [(5) (a) The state engineer shall follow the same procedures, and the rights and duties
             80      of the applicants with respect to applications for permanent changes of point of diversion, place
             81      of use, or purpose of use shall be the same, as provided in this title for applications to
             82      appropriate water.]
             83          (5) (a) (i) In considering a permanent change application, the state engineer shall
             84      follow the same procedures as provided in this title for an application to appropriate water.
             85          (ii) The rights and the duties of a permanent change applicant are the same as provided
             86      in this title for an applicant to appropriate water.
             87          (b) The state engineer may[, in connection with applications for] waive notice for a
             88      permanent change application involving only a change in point of diversion of 660 feet or less[,
             89      waive the necessity for publishing a notice of application].



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         (6) (a) The state engineer shall investigate all temporary change applications.
             91          (b) If the state engineer finds that the temporary change will not impair [any] a vested
             92      [rights of others, he] water right, the state engineer shall issue an order authorizing the change.
             93          (c) If the state engineer finds that the change sought might impair a vested [rights]
             94      water right, before authorizing the change, [he] the state engineer shall give notice of the
             95      application to any person whose [rights] right may be affected by the change.
             96          (d) Before making an investigation or giving notice, the state engineer may require the
             97      applicant to deposit a sum of money sufficient to pay the expenses of the investigation and
             98      publication of notice.
             99          (7) (a) [The] Except as provided by Section 73-3-30 , the state engineer may not reject
             100      [applications for either permanent or temporary changes] a permanent or temporary change
             101      application for the sole reason that the change would impair [the] a vested [rights of others]
             102      water right.
             103          (b) If otherwise proper, the state engineer may approve a permanent or temporary
             104      [changes may be approved] change application for part of the water involved or upon the
             105      condition that the applicant acquire the conflicting [rights are acquired] water right.
             106          (8) (a) Any person holding an approved application for the appropriation of water may
             107      [either permanently or temporarily] change the point of diversion, place of use, or purpose of
             108      use.
             109          (b) A change of an approved application does not:
             110          (i) affect the priority of the original application; or
             111          (ii) extend the time period within which the construction of work is to begin or be
             112      completed.
             113          (9) Any person who changes or who attempts to change a point of diversion, place of
             114      use, or purpose of use, either permanently or temporarily, without first applying to the state
             115      engineer in the manner provided in this section:
             116          (a) obtains no right;
             117          (b) is guilty of a crime punishable under Section 73-2-27 if the change or attempted
             118      change is made knowingly or intentionally; and
             119          (c) is guilty of a separately punishable offense for each day of the unlawful change.
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     well drilled within a radius of 150 feet from the point of diversion of the existing well.
             122          (b) Any replacement well must be drilled in accordance with the requirements of
             123      Section 73-3-28 .
             124          [(11) (a) In accordance with the requirements of this section, the Division of Wildlife
             125      Resources or Division of Parks and Recreation may file applications for permanent or
             126      temporary changes for the purpose of providing water for instream flows, within a designated
             127      section of a natural stream channel or altered natural stream channel, necessary within the state
             128      for:]
             129          [(i) the propagation of fish;]
             130          [(ii) public recreation; or]
             131          [(iii) the reasonable preservation or enhancement of the natural stream environment.]
             132          [(b) Applications may be filed for changes on:]
             133          [(i) perfected water rights presently owned by the respective division;]
             134          [(ii) perfected water rights purchased by the respective division for the purpose of
             135      providing water for instream flows, through funding provided for that purpose by legislative
             136      appropriation or acquired by lease, agreement, gift, exchange, or contribution; or]
             137          [(iii) appurtenant water rights acquired with the acquisition of real property by either
             138      division.]
             139          [(c) A physical structure or physical diversion from the stream is not required to
             140      implement a change for instream flow use.]
             141          [(d) This Subsection (11) does not allow enlargement of the water right sought to be
             142      changed nor may the change impair any vested water right.]
             143          [(e) In addition to the other requirements of this section, an application filed by either
             144      division shall:]
             145          [(i) set forth the legal description of the points on the stream between which the
             146      necessary instream flows will be provided by the change; and]
             147          [(ii) include appropriate studies, reports, or other information required by the state
             148      engineer that demonstrate the necessity for the instream flows in the specified section of the
             149      stream and the projected benefits to the public that will result from the change.]
             150          [(f) The Division of Wildlife Resources and Division of Parks and Recreation may:]
             151          [(i) purchase water rights for the purposes provided in Subsection (11)(a) only with



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     funds specifically appropriated by the Legislature for water rights purchases; or]
             153          [(ii) accept a donated water right without legislative approval.]
             154          [(g) This Subsection (11) does not authorize either division to:]
             155          [(i) appropriate unappropriated water under Section 73-3-2 for the purpose of
             156      providing instream flows; or]
             157          [(ii) acquire water rights by eminent domain for instream flows or for any other
             158      purpose.]
             159          [(h) This Subsection (11) applies only to change applications filed on or after April 28,
             160      1986.]
             161          [(12) (a) Sixty days before the date on which proof of change for instream flows under
             162      Subsection (11) is due, the state engineer shall notify the applicant by registered mail or by any
             163      form of electronic communication through which receipt is verifiable of the date when proof of
             164      change is due.]
             165          [(b) Before the date when proof of change is due, the applicant must either:]
             166          [(i) file a verified statement with the state engineer that the instream flow uses have
             167      been perfected, which shall set forth:]
             168          [(A) the legal description of the points on the natural stream channel or altered natural
             169      stream channel between which the necessary instream flows have been provided;]
             170          [(B) detailed measurements of the flow of water in second feet changed;]
             171          [(C) the period of use; and]
             172          [(D) any additional information required by the state engineer; or]
             173          [(ii) apply for a further extension of time as provided for in Section 73-3-12 .]
             174          [(c) Upon approval of the verified statement required under Subsection (12)(b)(i), the
             175      state engineer shall issue a certificate of change for instream flow use.]
             176          Section 3. Section 73-3-12 is amended to read:
             177           73-3-12. Time limit on construction and application to beneficial use --
             178      Extensions -- Procedures and criteria.
             179          (1) As used in this section, "public agency" means:
             180          (a) a public water supply agency of the state or a political subdivision of the state; or
             181          (b) the Bureau of Reclamation.
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     beneficial use shall be diligently prosecuted to completion within the time fixed by the state
             184      engineer.
             185          (b) [Extensions] The state engineer may grant an extension of time, not exceeding 50
             186      years from the date of approval of the application, except as provided in Subsection (2)(c),
             187      [may be granted by the state engineer] on proper showing of diligence or reasonable cause for
             188      delay.
             189          (c) [Additional extensions] The state engineer may grant an additional extension of
             190      time, beyond 50 years, [may be granted by the state engineer] on applications held by any
             191      public agency, if the public agency can demonstrate the water will be needed to meet the
             192      reasonable future requirements of the public.
             193          (d) All requests for extension of time shall be made by signed statement and shall be
             194      filed in the office of the state engineer on or before the date fixed for filing proof of
             195      appropriation.
             196          (e) [Extensions] The state engineer may grant an extension not exceeding 14 years after
             197      the date of approval [may be granted by the state engineer] upon a sufficient showing by signed
             198      statement, but the state engineer shall grant extensions beyond 14 years [shall be granted] only
             199      after application and publication of notice.
             200          (f) (i) The state engineer shall publish a notice of the application once a week for two
             201      successive weeks, in a newspaper of general circulation, in the county in which the source of
             202      the water supply is located and where the water is to be used.
             203          (ii) The notice shall:
             204          (A) state that an application has been made; and
             205          (B) specify where the interested party may obtain additional information relating to the
             206      application.
             207          (g) Any person who owns a water right from the source of supply referred to in
             208      Subsection (2)(f) or holds an application from that source of supply may file a protest with the
             209      state engineer:
             210          (i) within 20 days after the notice is published, if the adjudicative proceeding is
             211      informal; and
             212          (ii) within 30 days after the notice is published, if the adjudicative proceeding is
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         (h) In considering an application to extend the time in which to place water to
             215      beneficial use under an approved application, the state engineer shall deny the extension and
             216      declare the application lapsed, unless the applicant affirmatively shows that the applicant has
             217      exercised or is exercising reasonable and due diligence in working toward completion of the
             218      appropriation.
             219          (i) (i) [If] The state engineer shall approve the extension if the applicant shows
             220      reasonable and due diligence [is shown by the applicant, the state engineer shall approve the
             221      extension].
             222          (ii) The approved extension is effective so long as the applicant continues to exercise
             223      reasonable diligence in completing the appropriation.
             224          (j) (i) The state engineer shall consider the holding of an approved application by any
             225      public agency to meet the reasonable future requirements of the public to be reasonable and
             226      due diligence within the meaning of this section for the first 50 years.
             227          (ii) The state engineer may approve extensions beyond 50 years for a public agency, if
             228      the agency provides information sufficient to demonstrate the water will be needed to meet the
             229      reasonable future requirements of the public.
             230          (k) If the state engineer finds unjustified delay or lack of diligence in prosecuting the
             231      works to completion, the state engineer may deny the extension or may grant the request in part
             232      or upon conditions, including a reduction of the priority of all or part of the application.
             233          (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsections (3)(b) and (c), an application upon which
             234      proof has not been submitted shall lapse and have no further force or effect after the expiration
             235      of 50 years from the date of its approval.
             236          (b) If the works are constructed with which to make beneficial use of the water applied
             237      for, the state engineer may, upon showing of that fact, grant additional time beyond the 50-year
             238      period in which to make proof.
             239          (c) An application held by a public agency to meet the reasonable future requirements
             240      of the public, for which proof of appropriation has not been submitted, shall lapse, unless
             241      extended as provided in Subsection (2)(j).
             242          Section 4. Section 73-3-16 is amended to read:
             243           73-3-16. Proof of appropriation or permanent change -- Notice -- Manner of
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     Statement in lieu of proof of appropriation or change.
             246          (1) Sixty days before the date set for the proof of appropriation or proof of change to be
             247      made, the state engineer shall notify the applicant by mail when proof of completion of the
             248      works and application of the water to a beneficial use will be due.
             249          (2) On or before the date set for completing the proof in accordance with the
             250      application, the applicant shall file proof with the state engineer on forms furnished by the state
             251      engineer.
             252          (3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), the applicant shall submit the following
             253      information:
             254          (a) a description of the works constructed;
             255          (b) the quantity of water in acre-feet or the flow in second-feet diverted, or both;
             256          (c) the method of applying the water to beneficial use; and
             257          (d) (i) detailed measurements of water put to beneficial use;
             258          (ii) the date the measurements were made; and
             259          (iii) the name of the person making the measurements.
             260          (4) (a) On applications filed for appropriation or permanent change of use of water to
             261      provide a water supply for state projects constructed pursuant to Title 73, Chapter 10, Board of
             262      Water Resources - Division of Water Resources, or for federal projects constructed by the
             263      United States Bureau of Reclamation for the use and benefit of the state, any of its agencies, its
             264      political subdivisions, public and quasi-municipal corporations, or water users' associations of
             265      which the state, its agencies, political subdivisions, or public and quasi-municipal corporations
             266      are stockholders, the proof shall include:
             267          (i) a statement indicating construction of the project works has been completed;
             268          (ii) a description of the major features with appropriate maps, profiles, drawings, and
             269      reservoir area-capacity curves;
             270          (iii) a description of the point or points of diversion and rediversion;
             271          (iv) project operation data;
             272          (v) a map showing the place of use of water and a statement of the purpose and method
             273      of use;
             274          (vi) the project plan for beneficial use of water under the applications and the quantity
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         (vii) a statement indicating what type of measuring devices have been installed.
             277          (b) The director of the Division of Water Resources shall sign proofs for the state
             278      projects and an authorized official of the Bureau of Reclamation shall sign proofs for the
             279      federal projects specified in Subsection (4)(a).
             280          (5) The proof on all applications shall be sworn to by the applicant or the applicant's
             281      appointed representative and proof engineer.
             282          (6) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (6)(b), when filing proof, the applicant shall
             283      submit maps, profiles, and drawings made by a Utah licensed land surveyor or Utah licensed
             284      professional engineer that show:
             285          (i) the location of the completed works;
             286          (ii) the nature and extent of the completed works;
             287          (iii) the natural stream or source from which and the point where the water is diverted
             288      and, in the case of a nonconsumptive use, the point where the water is returned; and
             289          (iv) the place of use.
             290          (b) The state engineer may waive the filing of maps, profiles, and drawings if in the
             291      state engineer's opinion the written proof adequately describes the works and the nature and
             292      extent of beneficial use.
             293          (7) The completed proof shall conform to rules and standards established by the state
             294      engineer.
             295          (8) In those areas in which general determination proceedings are pending, or have
             296      been concluded, under Title 73, Chapter 4, Determination of Water Rights, the state engineer
             297      may petition the district court for permission to:
             298          (a) waive the requirements of this section and Section 73-3-17 ; and
             299          (b) permit each owner of an application to file a verified statement to the effect that the
             300      applicant has completed the appropriation or change and elects to file a statement of water
             301      users claim in the proposed determination of water rights or any supplement to it in accordance
             302      with Title 73, Chapter 4, Determination of Water Rights, in lieu of proof of appropriation or
             303      proof of change.
             304          (9) This section does not apply to an instream flow water right obtained under Section
             305      73-3-30 .
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          73-3-17. Certificate of appropriation -- Evidence.
             308          (1) Upon it being made to appear to the satisfaction of the state engineer that an
             309      appropriation [or], a permanent change of point of diversion, place or [nature] purpose of use,
             310      or a fixed time change authorized by Section 73-3-30 has been perfected in accordance with the
             311      application [therefor], and that the water appropriated or affected by the change has been put to
             312      a beneficial use, as required by Section 73-3-16 [, he] or 73-3-30 , the state engineer shall issue a
             313      certificate, in duplicate, setting forth:
             314          (a) the name and post-office address of the person by whom the water is used[,];
             315          (b) the quantity of water in acre-feet or the flow in second-feet appropriated[,];
             316          (c) the purpose for which the water is used[,];
             317          (d) the time during which the water is to be used each year[,];
             318          (e) the name of the stream or water source [of supply]:
             319          (i) from which the water is diverted[,]; or
             320          (ii) within which an instream flow is maintained;
             321          (f) the date of the appropriation or change[,]; and
             322          (g) such other matter as will fully and completely define the extent and conditions of
             323      actual application of the water to a beneficial use[; provided that certificates].
             324          (2) Certificates issued on applications for projects constructed pursuant to Title 73,
             325      Chapter 10, [Utah Code Annotated 1953] Board of Water Resources - Division of Water
             326      Resources, and for the federal projects constructed by the United States Bureau of
             327      Reclamation, referred to in Section 73-3-16 [of said Code], need show no more than the facts
             328      shown in the proof. [The]
             329          (3) A certificate [shall] under this section does not extend the rights described in the
             330      application.
             331          (4) Failure to file proof of appropriation or proof of change of the water on or before
             332      the date set therefor shall cause the application to lapse.
             333          (5) One copy of [such] a certificate issued under this section shall be filed in the office
             334      of the state engineer and the other shall be delivered to the appropriator or to the person making
             335      the change who shall, within [thirty] 30 days, cause the same to be recorded in the office of the
             336      county recorder of the county in which the water is diverted from the natural stream or source.
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     evidence of the owner's right to the use of the water in the quantity, for the purpose, at the
             339      place, and during the time specified therein, subject to prior rights.
             340          Section 6. Section 73-3-30 is enacted to read:
             341          73-3-30. Change application for an instream flow.
             342          (1) As used in this section:
             343          (a) "Division" means the Division of Wildlife Resources, created in Section 23-14-1 ,
             344      or the Division of Parks and Recreation, created in Section 63-11-17.1 .
             345          (b) "Fishing group" means an organization that:
             346          (i) is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code; and
             347          (ii) promotes fishing opportunities in the state.
             348          (c) "Fixed time change" means a change in a water right's point of diversion, place of
             349      use, or purpose of use for a fixed period of time S. [ greater ] longer .S than one year but
             349a      S. [ less ] not longer .S than ten years.
             350          (2) (a) A division may file a permanent or temporary change application, as provided
             351      by Section 73-3-3 , for the purpose of providing water for an instream flow, within a specified
             352      section of a natural or altered stream channel, necessary within the state for:
             353          (i) the propagation of fish;
             354          (ii) public recreation; or
             355          (iii) the reasonable preservation or enhancement of the natural stream environment.
             356          (b) A division may file a change application on:
             357          (i) a perfected water right:
             358          (A) presently owned by the division;
             359          (B) purchased by the division for the purpose of providing water for an instream flow,
             360      through funding provided for that purpose by legislative appropriation; or
             361          (C) acquired by lease, agreement, gift, exchange, or contribution; or
             362          (ii) an appurtenant water right acquired with the acquisition of real property by the
             363      division.
             364          (c) A division may:
             365          (i) purchase a water right for the purposes provided in Subsection (2)(a) only with
             366      funds specifically appropriated by the Legislature for water rights purchases; or
             367          (ii) accept a donated water right without legislative approval.
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     for any other purpose.
             370          (3) (a) A fishing group may file a fixed time change application on a perfected,
             371      consumptive water right for the purpose of providing water for an instream flow, within a
             372      specified section of a natural or altered stream channel, to protect or restore habitat for three
             373      native trout:
             374          (i) the Bonneville cutthroat;
             375          (ii) the Colorado River cutthroat; or
             376          (iii) the Yellowstone cutthroat.
             377          (b) Before filing an application authorized by Subsection (3)(a) to change a
             378      shareholder's proportionate share of water, the water company shall submit the decision to
             379      approve or deny the change request required by Subsection 73-3-3.5 (3) to a vote of the
             380      shareholders:
             381          (i) in a manner outlined in the water company's articles of incorporation or bylaws;
             382          (ii) at an annual or regular meeting described in Section 16-6a-701 ; or
             383          (iii) at a special meeting convened under Section 16-6a-702 .
             384          (c) The specified section of the natural or altered stream channel for the instream flow
             385      may not be further upstream than the water right's original point of diversion nor extend further
             386      downstream than the next physical point of diversion made by another person.
             387          (d) (i) The fishing group must receive the Division of Wildlife Resources' director's
             388      approval of the proposed change before filing the fixed time change application with the state
             389      engineer.
             390          (ii) The director may approve the proposed change if:
             391          (A) the specified section of the stream channel is historic or current habitat for a specie
             392      listed in Subsections (3)(a)(i) through (iii); and
             393          (B) the proposed purpose of use is consistent with an existing state management or
             394      recovery plan for that specie.
             395          (iii) The director may disapprove the proposed change if the proposed change would
             396      not be in the public's interest.
             397          (e) (i) In considering a fixed time change application, the state engineer shall follow the
             398      same procedures as provided in this title for an application to appropriate water.
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     in this title for an applicant to appropriate water.
             401          (f) A fishing group may refile a fixed time change application by filing a written
             402      request with the state engineer no later than 60 days before the application expires.
             403          (g) (i) The water right S. [ on ] for .S which the S. [ applicant filed ] state engineer has
             403a      approved .S a fixed time change application will
             404      automatically revert S. [ back ] .S to S. [ its original ] the point of diversion and .S place and
             404a      purpose of use S. that existed before the approved fixed time change application .S when the
             404b      fixed time change
             405      application expires S. or is terminated .S .
             406          (ii) The applicant shall give written notice to the state engineer and the lessor, if
             407      applicable, if the applicant wishes to terminate a fixed time change application before the fixed
             408      time change application expires.
             409          (4) In addition to the requirements of Subsection 73-3-3 (4)(b), an application
             410      authorized by this section shall:
             411          (a) set forth the legal description of the points on the stream channel between which the
             412      instream flow will be provided by the change application; and
             413          (b) include appropriate studies, reports, or other information required by the state
             414      engineer demonstrating the necessity for the instream flow in the specified section of the
             415      stream and the projected benefits to the public resulting from the change.
             416          (5) (a) For a permanent change application or a fixed time change application filed
             417      according to this section, 60 days before the date on which proof of change for an instream
             418      flow is due, the state engineer shall notify the applicant by mail or by any form of
             419      communication through which receipt is verifiable of the date when proof of change is due.
             420          (b) Before the date when proof of change is due, the applicant must either:
             421          (i) file a verified statement with the state engineer that the instream flow uses have
             422      been perfected, setting forth:
             423          (A) the legal description of the points on the stream channel between which the
             424      instream flow is provided;
             425          (B) detailed measurements of the flow of water in second-feet changed;
             426          (C) the period of use; and
             427          (D) any additional information required by the state engineer; or
             428          (ii) apply for a further extension of time as provided for in Section 73-3-12 .
             429          (c) (i) Upon acceptance of the verified statement required under Subsection (5)(b)(i),
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     Section 73-3-17 .
             432          (ii) The certificate expires at the same time the fixed time change application expires.
             433          (6) No person may appropriate unappropriated water under Section 73-3-2 for the
             434      purpose of providing an instream flow.
             435          (7) Water used in accordance with this section is considered to be beneficially used, as
             436      required by Section 73-3-1 .
             437          (8) A physical structure or physical diversion from the stream is not required to
             438      implement a change for instream flow use.
             439          (9) This section does not allow enlargement of the water right that the applicant seeks
             440      to change.
             441          (10) A change application authorized by this section may not impair any vested water
             442      right.
             443          (11) The state engineer or the water commissioner shall distribute water under an
             444      approved or certificated instream flow change application according to the change application's
             445      priority date relative to the other water rights located within the stream section specified in the
             446      change application for instream flow.
             447          (12) An approved fixed time change application does not create a right of access across
             448      private property or allow any infringement of a private property right.
             449          Section 7. Section 73-5-4 is amended to read:
             450           73-5-4. Head gates and measuring devices.
             451          [Every] (1) (a) Except as provided by Subsection (1)(b), each person using water in this
             452      state shall construct or install and maintain [a substantial head gate, cap, valve or other]
             453      controlling works[, weir flume] and a measuring device at each [point] location where water is
             454      diverted [or turned out, for the purpose of regulating and measuring] from a source to regulate
             455      and measure the quantity of water [that may be used. Such] diverted.
             456          (b) Each person using water as an instream flow:
             457          (i) shall install and maintain a measuring device or stream gauging station in the
             458      section of the stream within which the instream flow is maintained; and
             459          (ii) is not required to install controlling works S. unless the state engineer's order
             459a      approving the application requires the installation because controlling works are necessary to achieve
             459b      the purpose of the application .S .
             460          (2) The state engineer shall approve the design of:
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         (b) the controlling works [or measuring device shall be of such design as the state
             463      engineer may approve and] so that the [same can be locked and kept set by him or his
             464      assistants; and such] state engineer or a water commissioner may regulate and lock the works.
             465          (3) The owner shall construct and maintain, when required by the state engineer,
             466      [flumes] a flume or other measuring [devices] device at [such] points along [his] the ditch as
             467      may be necessary [for the purpose of assisting] to assist the state engineer or [his assistants]
             468      water commissioner in determining the amount of water that is to be diverted into [his] the
             469      ditch from the stream or water source, or taken from it by the various users.
             470          (4) Every owner or manager of a reservoir located across or upon the bed of a natural
             471      stream shall construct and maintain, when required by the state engineer, a flume or other
             472      measuring device [of a plan to be] of a design and at a location approved by the state engineer,
             473      below [such] the reservoir [at a point approved by him,] and [a flume or measuring device]
             474      above [such] the reservoir on each stream or source of supply discharging into [such] the
             475      reservoir, [for the purpose of assisting] to assist the state engineer or water commissioner in
             476      determining the amount of water to which prior appropriators are entitled, and thereafter
             477      diverting it for [such] the prior appropriators' use. [If the owner of irrigation works, canals,
             478      reservoirs, wells, pumps or tunnels shall refuse or neglect]
             479          (5) If a water user refuses or neglects to construct or install [such head gates, caps,
             480      valves, flumes] the controlling works or measuring [devices] device after [thirty] 30 days'
             481      notice to do so by the state engineer[,]:
             482          (a) the state engineer may forbid the use of water until the user [thereof shall comply
             483      with his requirement,] complies with the state engineer's requirement; or
             484          (b) the state engineer may:
             485          (i) proceed to construct or install or cause to be constructed or installed [such]
             486      controlling works or a measuring [devices] device, and the cost of the [same shall be]
             487      controlling works or measuring device is a lien against the lands and water rights served
             488      thereby[,]; and [the state engineer is authorized to]
             489          (ii) bring action in the name of the state to foreclose [such] a lien under this Subsection
             490      (5).
             490a      H. Section 8. Coordinating S.B. 29 with H.B. 48 -- Merging substantive and technical
             490b      amendments.
             490c          If this S.B. 29 and H.B. 48, Department of Natural Resources Amendments, both pass,
             490d      it is the intent of the Legislature that the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel in
             490e      preparing the Utah Code database for publication modify Section 73-5-4 to read:


            
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     H."73-5-4.   Controlling works and measuring devices.
             490g          [Every] (1) To assist the state engineer or water commissioner in the regulation,
             490h      distribution, and measurement of water, each person using water in this state , except as
             490i      provided by Subsection (4), shall construct or install and maintain [a substantial head gate,
             490j      cap, valve or other] controlling works[, weir flume ]and a measuring device at :
             490k          (a) each [point] location where water is diverted [or turned out, for the purpose of
             490l      regulating and measuring the quantity of water that may be used. Such controlling works or
             490m      measuring device shall be of such design as the state engineer may approve and so that the
             490n      same can be locked and kept set by him or his assistants; and such owner shall construct and
             490o      maintain, when required by the state engineer, flumes or other measuring devices at such
             490p      points along his ditch as may be necessary for the purpose of assisting the state engineer or his
             490q      assistants in determining the amount of water that is to be diverted into his ditch from the
             490r      stream or water source, or taken from it by the various users. Every] from a source; and
             490s          (b) any other location required by the state engineer.
             490t          (2) Each person using water in this state shall make the controlling works and
             490u      measuring device accessible to the state engineer or water commissioner.
             490v          (3) The state engineer shall approve the design of:
             490w          (a) the measuring device; and
             490x          (b) controlling works so that the state engineer or a water commissioner may regulate
             490y      and lock the works.
             490z          (4) Each person using water as an instream flow:
             490aa          (a) shall install and maintain a measuring device or stream gauging station in the
             490ab      section of the stream within which the instream flow is maintained; and
             490ac          (b) is not required to install controlling works unless the state engineer's order
             490ad      approving the application requires the installation because controlling works are necessary to
             490ae      achieve the purpose of the application.
             490af          (5) (a) Each owner or manager of a reservoir [located across or upon the bed of a
             490ag      natural stream] shall construct and maintain[, when required] a measuring device as directed
             490ah      by the state engineer[, a flume or other measuring device of a plan to be approved by the state
             490ai      engineer, below such reservoir at a point approved by him, and a flume or measuring device
             490aj      above such reservoir on each stream or source of supply discharging into such reservoir, for
             490ak      the purpose of assisting the state engineer in determining the amount of water to which prior
             490al      appropriators are entitled, and thereafter diverting it for such prior appropriators' use. If the
             490am      owner of irrigation works, canals, reservoirs, wells, pumps or tunnels shall refuse or .H


            
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     neglect] to measure the inflow, storage content, and outflow from the reservoir.
             490ao          (b) The state engineer shall approve the design and location of a measuring device.
             490ap          (c) The owner or manager of a reservoir shall make the measuring device accessible to
             490aq      the state engineer or water commissioner.
             490ar          (6) If a water user refuses or neglects to construct or install [such head gates, caps,
             490as      valves, flumes] the controlling works or measuring [devices] device after [thirty] 30 days'
             490at      notice to do so by the state engineer, the state engineer may :
             490au          (a) forbid the use of water until the user [thereof shall comply with his ] complies with
             490av      the state engineer's requirement[, or the state engineer may proceed to construct or install or
             490aw      cause to be constructed or installed such controlling works or measuring devices, and the cost
             490ax      of the same shall be a lien against the lands and water rights served thereby, and the state
             490ay      engineer is authorized to bring action in the name of the state to foreclose such lien.] ; and
             490az          (b) commence enforcement proceedings authorized by Section 73-2-25." .H



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Legislative Review Note
    as of 11-17-06 12:57 PM


Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel

Legislative Committee Note
    as of 12-13-06 2:28 PM

The Water Issues Task Force recommended this bill.


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