Okla. Admin. Code § 785:30-5-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 785:30-5-3 - Special permits

(a)Special permit purpose.

(1)A special permit is an authorization by the Board in lieu of or in addition to a regular or temporary permit. The special permit is granted to put groundwater to a beneficial use which shall require quantities of water in excess of that allocated under a regular or temporary permit. [82:1020.11(C)]

(2)The water so authorized may be used only for the purpose designated in the permit. [82:1020.11(C)]

(3) The applicant must establish that the lands dedicated to the special permit overlie a fresh groundwater basin, are owned or leased by the applicant, and that waste will not occur.

(b)Duration of special permits.

(1) A special permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed six (6) months and may be renewed three (3) times upon written request of the applicant prior to the expiration of said permit and approval by the Board. 82:1020.11(C)]

(2)Successive special permits shall not be granted for the same purpose. [82:1020.11(C)]

(3) A special permit is subject to revocation or cancellation upon failure to use the water for the purpose granted. [82:1020.11(C)]

Okla. Admin. Code § 785:30-5-3

Amended at 11 Ok Reg 2935, eff 6-13-94