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Proposed Rule 655-16

Proposed Rule 655-16. http://waterrights.utah.gov. Defining Beneficial Use for Supplemental Water Rights September 16, 2008 Boyd Clayton. Beneficial Use is the measure and limit of all water rights.

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Proposed Rule 655-16

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  1. Proposed Rule 655-16 http://waterrights.utah.gov Defining Beneficial Use for Supplemental Water Rights September 16, 2008 Boyd Clayton

  2. Beneficial Use is the measure and limit of all water rights. • When acquiring water rights, people assume a value based on the uses. • The State Engineer approves change applications on the basis of equivalent use.

  3. Supplemental Groups • 05-1 • 05-1,05-2 • 05-2 • 05-2,05-3 • 05-2,05-4 • 05-3 • 05-3,05-4 • 05-5 • 05-2,05-3,05-4

  4. Water Right Listing for Groups

  5. 53-536 1123 Acres 53-374 340.27 Acres 53-95 276.43 Acres 53-109 2870 Acres 53-110 1906.7 Acres

  6. How Many Acres Really?

  7. Solutions?? • Group Contribution Form/Rules • Adjudication – Court ordered resolution

  8. Rule Provisions • Statement to clarify sole supply by agreement • Only required if records indicate rights are supplemental and administrative action requires the clarification • Don’t affect operation of rights while they continue to be used together • Some supplemental uses on records are excluded (key: right stands on its own)

  9. Rule R655-16 • Water Rights Website • Group Contribution Form • Meetings Page

  10. Questions?

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