Haw. Code R. § 13-171-60 - Reservations of water

(a) As provided in HRS § 174C-49(d), the commission, by rule, may reserve water in such locations and quantities and for such seasons of the year as in its judgment may be necessary.

(b) The commission shall adopt within this subchapter specific reservations of water in water management areas in such quantities as are deemed necessary for purposes which are consistent with the public interest, including the provision of water for current and foreseeable development and use of Hawaiian home lands pursuant to section 221 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and HRS § 174C-101(a).

(c) Proceedings for the establishment of a reservation of water resources within a designated water management area by the commission may be initiated:

(1) Upon recommendation by the chairperson; or

(2) Upon written petition to the commission by any interested person with proper standing.

(d) Reserved water shall not be allocated from water management areas by the commission except upon application for a water use permit by the party, or parties, for whom the water was reserved.

(e) All reservations shall be subject to periodic review and revision in light of changed conditions.

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Haw. Code R. § 13-171-60

[Eff. FEB 18, 1994] (Auth: HRS §§ 174C-49(d), 174C-101(a)) (Imp: HRS §§ 174C-49(d), 174C-101(a))