1110-S AMH CHAN HIRS 1

SHB 1110 - H AMD 062 ADOPTED 3-14-97

By Representative Chandler

     On page 2, after line 10, insert the following:

A(3) If an applicant chooses to amend an application filed before September 1993 as described in subsection (1)(b) or (1)(c) of this section, the original application shall be divided into two applications, each carrying the application date and subsequent priority date of the original application.  One of the applications shall be for the amount of water chosen under subsection (1)(b) or (1)(c) of this section and the other shall be for the amount of water listed in the original application less the amount chosen under subsection (1)(b) or (1)(c) of this section.@

Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively.

EFFECT: If a person who filed an application for more than 700 gallons/minute or 1.6 cfs before September 1993 chooses to amend the application to be for less than 700 gallons/minute or 1.6 cfs to qualify for processing under this bill, the person does not lose his or her place in the permit line for the remaining amount of water in the original application.  The original application is split into two applications, each with the original=s priority date. One is for less than 700 gallons/minute or 1.6 cfs and the other is for the remaining amount.