HB 2925-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Provides that interties include the development of new sources of supply to meet future demands if the water system or systems receiving water through such an intertie make efficient use of existing sources of water supply and the provision of water through such an intertie is consistent with local land use plans.

     Provides that an intertie meeting the requirements for modifying the place of use description in a water right permit, certificate, or claim may be used to its full design or built capacity within the most recently approved retail or wholesale or retail and wholesale service area, without further approval under RCW 90.03.383 and without regard to the capacity actually used before January 1, 1991.

     Provides that the department of ecology shall not deny or limit a change of place of use for an intertie on the grounds that the holder of a permit has not yet put all of the water authorized in the permit to beneficial use.