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Conjunctive Management Rules Proposed Boundary Changes for the Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer
IDAPA 37.03.11.050.01.AREAS DETERMINED TO HAVE A COMMON GROUND WATER SUPPLY (RULE 50)
Proposed Boundary ChangesOn November 10, 2010, Clear Springs Foods, Inc. filed a Petition to Amend Rule 50 with the Idaho Department of Water Resources (“IDWR”). Specifically, the petition requested the initiation of rulemaking to modify and amend Rule 50 of the Conjunctive Management Rules (IDAPA 37.03.11.50) to enlarge the area of common groundwater for the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer. As a result of the petition, IDWR has commenced a negotiated rulemaking process to examine whether Rule 50 should be amended. At this point in the process, no decision has been made. IDWR is seeking comment from interested parties on this issue and anticipates holding meetings to answer questions. The comment deadline is May 31, 2011. Please see the Upcoming Meetings tab to see a list of upcoming meetings. On April 6, 2011, a meeting was held at IDWR’s State Office. At the meeting, participants requested that IDWR extend the comment period beyond April 20 and asked that IDWR identify issues participants should comment on. See the following link for IDWR’s response.
The following link takes you to maps showing which areas may be added to the area of common groundwater under Clear Springs’ proposals. |
ESPA Map:![]() (click to enlarge - 4615KB JPG) Questions or Comments?Please send questions or comments to Further InformationIf you would like further information, please contact Richard Rigby by phone at DeadlinesThe deadline to submit suggestions and/or comments from April 6, 2011 meeting is May 31, 2011 |