Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 457 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES RULES FOR SURFACE WATER › Chapter 16 - INCIDENTAL AND INTENTIONAL UNDERGROUND WATER STORAGE › Section 457-16-002 - APPLICATION

Current through June 17, 2024
For incidental underground water storage, one application
				  may request modification of multiple appropriations associated with a specific
				  project. All information shall be compiled and submitted in a loose-leaf binder
				  with maximum dimensions of 11 inches by 11 inches by 4 inches. Maps, plans and
				  drawings must be of a size sufficient to clearly depict the subject matter, but
				  must be folded to dimensions not to exceed 11 inches by 11 inches. If a project
				  map was produced using GIS or drawing software such as ArcView, ArcMap or
				  AutoCad, the computer files that were used in creating the project map should
				  be provided to the Department of Natural Resources along with the map. All
				  files used or generated in the creation of the project map should be copied
				  onto recordable compact discs (CD-R) or other storage media acceptable to the
				  Department. The CD should be labeled using an indelible marker with applicant's
				  name, description of the project, date the CD was written, and the person and
				  agency responsible for creating the map. Information identifying the year and
				  source of base data (aerial photography) that was used in creating the project
				  map should also be submitted. A complete table of contents for the application
				  shall be provided. The application shall consist of the following:
002.01 Completed application form (see
				Appendix C)
002.02 A narrative
				description of the project and method of underground water storage.
002.03 Sufficient hydrologic information to
				identify the extent and scope of the underground water storage and naturally
				occurring ground water, including, but not limited to:
002.03A A map showing the boundary of the
				proposed area of recharge. The total number of acres within the boundary shall
				be labeled.
002.03B Water table map
				showing current water levels.
002.03C A narrative evaluating the geologic
				and hydrologic conditions of the proposed recharge area.
002.03D Cross sections of the recharge area
				showing the geologic and hydrologic conditions.
002.03E A list of the registered wells within
				the proposed recharge area.
002.03F
				A map showing the location of registered wells within the proposed recharge
				area.
002.03G A map showing the
				location of existing or proposed surface water facilities, including diversion
				structures, canals, pipelines and recharge pits.
002.03H A narrative description of the actual
				or proposed operation of the surface water project including diversions,
				deliveries and returns to the river.
002.03I If the application is for incidental
				underground water storage:
(1) The historical
				record of surface water diversions associated with the project;
(2) The historical record of any measured
				returns to the river;
(3) A map
				showing the location and the number of acres actually served by surface water
				directly delivered by applicant within the last five years;
(4) A map showing the location and the number
				of acres served by water stored underground and not served with surface water
				directly delivered by applicant within the last five years;
(5) A summary of the project's surface water
				appropriations, including date of priority, the amount of the water
				appropriation, the use, and location of use, if applicable.