Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-53.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 567-53.6 - Conditions in permits for withdrawals of water from a protected source

The designation of a protected water source in rule 53.7(455B) may include listing of special conditions on issuance of permits for withdrawals of water from the designated source. The designation may also include guidelines for imposition of special limitations on withdrawals authorized by permits which were in force on the effective date of the protected source designation. However, such guidelines may be enforced only in accordance with the procedures in rule 567-527. (455B) for modification, cancellation and emergency suspension of permits, or after a permittee has had an opportunity to contest the imposition of proposed special limitations in permit renewal proceedings. When a group of permits is potentially affected by guidelines in rule 53.7(455B), hearings under rule 567-527. (455B) may be consolidated.

(1)Withdrawals from streams or associated alluvium that are protected sources. The department may apply special conditions on all permits for withdrawals from streams and associated alluvial systems that are protected water sources as listed in rule 53.7(455B). Such conditions may include cessation of withdrawals at a stream discharge rate to be determined by the department which may be in excess of the level required by 567-subrule 52.8(3). These restrictions may apply to both consumptive and nonconsumptive withdrawals.

(2)Withdrawals from groundwater sources that are protected sources. The department may apply special conditions on all permits for withdrawals from groundwater systems that are protected water sources as listed in rule 53.7(455B). Such conditions may include immediate cessation of withdrawals if declines in piezometric levels or movement of known contaminants in the source are detected. These restrictions may apply to both consumptive and nonconsumptive withdrawals.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-53.6