Okla. Admin. Code § 785:20-9-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 785:20-9-5 - Reports

(a)Annual reports of water use.

(1) Water use report forms will be mailed during January of each year to every holder of a valid water right. These reports must be completed and returned with the annual file maintenance fee to the Board within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof. This report shall become a part of each record of each stream water right holder. Willful failure to complete and return such report with the appropriate filing fee may be considered by the Board as nonuse of water under a water right. In a review of the water use by the water right holder, the Board may adjust its records regarding nonuse after payment of all past accrued fees.

(2) Absent differing expressed direction of the water right holder, if two or more water rights are held by the same person for use of water from the same point of diversion, from the same source of supply and for the same purpose, the total amount used annually under all such water rights shall be recorded first under the water right with the oldest priority date until full use is made, then the next amounts shall be reported under the next oldest priority date, until all amounts are accounted for.

(3) Holders of water rights with multiple diversion points may be required to report use from each diversion point, if diversion points are in different stream segments, or diversion points are in both a stream and lake or pond, or other valid reasons as determined by the Board.

(b)Reports by temporary, and term permit holders. Upon the expiration of the period for which a temporary, or term permit was granted, the appropriator shall cease the taking of water and file a written report with the Board stating the amount of water used under the temporary, or term permit and the date of cessation.

(c)Change of address. It shall be the responsibility of the holder of a water right to provide the Board with a current mailing address for receipt of all correspondence dealing with the water right.

Okla. Admin. Code § 785:20-9-5

Amended at 11 Ok Reg 2917, eff 6-13-94; Amended at 12 Ok Reg 2617, eff 7-1-95