SECTION 785:30-7-8. Consolidation of permits

(a)   Permits to use groundwater can be consolidated for annual use reporting purposes only and under the following circumstances:

(1)   The permittee files a written application to consolidate with proper fee;

(2)   Consolidation will facilitate the reporting of groundwater use;

(3)   The permits are of the same class and are held by the same owner;

(4)   The lands dedicated to the permits overlie the same groundwater basin;

(5)   The number of wells and withdrawal rate of the wells authorized under the permits will not be changed;

(6)   The lands dedicated to the permits are within the same county.

(b)   The Executive Director may approve the application to consolidate if the requirements of subsection (a) of this section are shown. A new permit number, designated with the year the application to consolidate was filed, shall be given to the consolidated permit.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 3293, eff 6-25-93; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 2869, eff 7-1-96; Revoked at 14 Ok Reg 2767, eff 7-1-97; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 884, eff 6-13-13]