82a-738. Studies and recommendations of chief engineer and state geological survey; report.
The chief engineer of the division of water resources of the department of agriculture and the state geological survey shall study and develop recommendations regarding: (a) The use of water banking as it pertains to sand and gravel pits; (b) calculation of evapotranspiration and its effects on consumptive use from sand and gravel pits, with special emphasis on salt cedar (tamarisk); and (c) the pollution control and flood control impacts of diverting water runoff into sand and gravel pits. On or before January 20, 2006, the chief engineer and the state geological survey shall submit a report of the study and recommendations to the house standing committee on environment and the senate standing committee on natural resources.
History: L. 2004, ch. 100, § 2; July 1.