Unofficial Draft Copy 



As of: November 2, 1998 {4:01PM) 



LC0414 



specific information on the length and location of the stream 



reach in which the streamflow must be maintained or enhanced and 



must provide a detailed streamflow measuring plan that describes 



the points where and the manner in which the streamflow must be 



measured. 



(d) The maximum quantity of water that may be leased is the 

 amount historically diverted by the lessor. However, only the 

 amount historically consumed, or a smaller amount if specified by 

 the department in the lease authorization, may be used to 

 maintain or enhance streamflows below the lessor's point of 

 diversion. 



(e) The lease may not be issued for a term of more than 10 

 years, but it may be renewed once for up to 10 years, except that 

 a lease of water made availeUale from the development of a water 

 conservation or storage project is restricted to a term ecpaal to 

 the expected life of the project . but not more than *e- 2Si. years. 

 Upon receiving notice of a lease renewal, the department shall 

 notify other appropriators potentially affected by the lease and 

 shall allow 30 days for submission of new evidence of adverse 

 effects to other water rights. A lease authorization is not 

 required for a renewal unless an appropriator other than an 

 appropriator described in subsection (2) (i) submits evidence of 

 adverse effects to the appropriator ' s rights that has not been 

 considered previously. If new evidence is submitted, a lease 

 authorization must be obtained according to the requirements of 

 85-2-402. 



(f) During the term of the lease, the department may modify 



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