Article 4-B: WATER WITHDRAWAL REPORTING PROGRAM HEADING: PL 2001, C. 619, §1 (NEW)
§470-A. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms
have the following meanings. [2001, c. 619, §1 (NEW).]
1.Nonconsumptive use.
"Nonconsumptive use" means any use of water that results in the water being discharged
back into the same water source within 1/4 mile upstream or downstream from the point
of withdrawal such that the difference between the volume withdrawn and the volume
returned is no more than the threshold amount per day. This also includes withdrawals
from groundwater that are discharged to a subsurface system or to a hydraulically
connected surface water body such that no more than the threshold amount is consumed.
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2.Water source.
"Water source" means any river, stream or brook as defined in section 480-B, any
lake or pond classified GPA pursuant to section 465-A or groundwater located anywhere
in the State.
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3.Water withdrawal; withdrawal of water.
"Water withdrawal" or "withdrawal of water" means the removal, diversion or taking
of water from a water source. All withdrawals of water from a particular water source
that are made or controlled by a single person are considered to be a single withdrawal
of water.
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SECTION HISTORY
2001, c. 619, §1 (NEW).
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