Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 46-2,116

Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session

Section 46-2,116 - Application for instream appropriation; public interest determination; factors

In determining whether an application for an instream appropriation is in the public interest, the director shall consider the following factors:

(1) The economic, social, and environmental value of the instream use or uses including, but not limited to, recreation, fish and wildlife, induced recharge for municipal water systems, and water quality maintenance; and

(2) The economic, social, and environmental value of reasonably foreseeable alternative out-of-stream uses of water that will be foregone or accorded junior status if the appropriation is granted.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 46-2,116

Laws 1984, LB 1106, § 32; Laws 1985, LB 102, § 18; Laws 1991, LB 772, § 5.