DNR may hold a hearing on its own motion and shall hold a hearing if requested by any person. Each well must be registered. A registration fee is required. Notice A permit is required before constructing any well to withdraw and transfer 150 acre-feet or more of water per year for industrial purposes. Industrial purposes are manufacturing, commercial and power generation.
Commercial use includes maintenance of the turf of a golf course.
A hearing is required and shall be scheduled within 90 days after the application is accepted. Notice of hearing is published once a week for three consecutive weeks. Persons wanting to be a party to the hearing must file a request to be a party within two weeks of the final publication. Each well must be registered. A registration fee is required for the first ten water wells registered under the permit.