SECTION 252:653-1-7. Statement of interest

(a)   All persons seeking to establish an ASR project shall submit a written statement of interest to DEQ that summarizes the project goals and objectives and describes the methods to be used to achieve the project goals.

(b)   The statement of interest shall include:

(1)   the proposed location of the ASR project, including a mapped diagram, and a complete and accurate legal description of the project property(s);

(2)   a description of the purpose and scope of the ASR project;

(3)   the proposed source of the of water for the ASR project;

(4)   the intended use of recovered water from the ASR project;

(5)   a description of the proposed method of recharge (i.e. ASR wells, infiltration basis, or other method);

(6)   a topographic map which shows the location of surface water bodies (natural and man-made), and areas within the estimated areas of hydrologic effect where there is potential for impairment to water rights or other detrimental effects to land owners; and

(7)   information on existing wells, springs, seeps, and wetlands and a description of the methods that will be used to analyze possible impairment and/or detrimental effects from the ASR project;

(8)   a demonstration of sufficient legal rights and access to the land surface above the area of hydrologic effect.

(9)   a demonstration that the applicant is actively seeking water rights through OWRB, if applicable; and

(10)   consideration of economic factors and alternatives to conducting an ASR project.

[Source: Added at 35 Ok Reg 1333, eff 9-15-18]