Section 173-514-030. Establishment of instream flows.

(1) Stream management units and associated control stations are established as follows:

Stream Management Unit Information

(2) Instream flows are established for the stream management units in WAC 173-514-030(1) as follows:

Instream Flows in the Kennedy-Goldsborough WRIA

(Instantaneous cubic feet per second)

	*Denotes closure period to all consumptive uses

Instream Flows in the Kennedy-Goldsborough WRIA

(Cont'd)

(Instantaneous cubic feet per second)

	*Denotes closure period to all consumptive uses

Instream Flows in the Kennedy-Goldsborough WRIA

(Cont'd)

(Instantaneous cubic feet per second)

	*Denotes closure period to all consumptive uses

(3) Instream flow hydrographs, as represented in the document entitled "Kennedy-Goldsborough instream resources protection program, figs. 2-7, pgs. 26-28," shall be used for identification of instream flows on those days not specifically identified in WAC 173-514-030(2).

(4) Future consumptive water right permits issued hereafter for diversion of surface water in the Kennedy-Goldsborough WRIA and perennial tributaries shall be expressly subject to instream flows established in WAC 173-514-030 (1) through (3) as measured at the appropriate gage, preferably the nearest one downstream, except from those exempted uses described in WAC 173-514-060 (1) through (3).

(5) Projects that would reduce the flow in a portion of a stream's length (e.g.: Hydroelectric projects that bypass a portion of a stream) will be considered consumptive only with respect to the affected portion of the stream and will be subject to specific instream flow requirements as specified by the department for the bypassed reach notwithstanding WAC 173-514-030 (1) through (3) and 173-514-040 if detailed, project-specific instream flow studies for the bypassed reach, as may be required, demonstrate that a different flow requirement is appropriate. The department may require the project proponent to conduct such studies.

(6) If department investigations determine that withdrawal of groundwater from the source aquifers would not interfere significantly with stream flow during the period of stream closure or with maintenance of minimum flows, then applications to appropriate public groundwaters may be approved and permits or certificates issued.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.54, 90.22 and 75.20 RCW. WSR 84-04-014 (Order DE 83-34), § 173-514-030, filed 1/23/84.]

Chapters 90.54, 90.22 and 75.20 RCW. WSR 84-04-014 (Order DE 83-34), § 173-514-030, filed 1/23/84.

Rules

173-514-060,173-514-040,