Haw. Code R. § 13-171-16 - Competing new water use permit applications
If two or more applications which otherwise comply with section 13-171-13 are pending for a quantity of water that is inadequate for both or all, or which for any other reason are in conflict, the commission shall first, seek to allocate water in such a manner as to accommodate both applications if possible; second, if mutual sharing is not possible, then the commission shall approve that application which best serves the public interest.
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