42-1730. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. The legislature finds and declares that:
(1) The water resources and waterways of Idaho constitute a valuable renewable resource;
(2) The welfare of the people of Idaho is dependent upon conservation, development and optimum use of our water resources and waterways;
(3) State regulation of development and use of our water resources and waterways is necessary to ensure water is available to meet the present and future needs of the people of Idaho;
(4) The development of Idaho’s water resources for hydropower, irrigation, domestic, commercial, municipal, industrial and other uses in a manner that considers competing uses and values provides important benefits to the people of Idaho;
(5) Comprehensive planning is necessary to minimize conflicts between competing uses and to ensure optimal protection of all beneficial uses of water;
(6) A single state agency should formulate a comprehensive state water plan;
(7) Selected rivers possessing outstanding fish and wildlife, recreational, aesthetic, historic, cultural, natural or geologic values should be protected for the public benefit and enjoyment;
(8) Section 401 of the federal clean water act gives the state certification authority to regulate activities licensed or permitted by federal agencies to insure the protection of the quality of state water; and
(9) The comprehensive state water plan required by this chapter shall not alter any existing responsibilities, jurisdiction or planning functions of state agencies established by state or federal law.
History:
[42-1730, added 1988, ch. 370, sec. 3, p. 1091.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 42 - IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE -- WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION
Chapter 17 - DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES — WATER RESOURCE BOARD
Section 42-1701 - CREATION OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES — DIRECTOR — QUALIFICATIONS — DUTIES.
Section 42-1701A - HEARINGS BEFORE DIRECTOR — APPEALS.
Section 42-1701B - ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE — NOTICE — CONSENT ORDER — CIVIL ACTION.
Section 42-1702 - DUTY TO SUPPLY INFORMATION.
Section 42-1703 - ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ADVISE DIRECTOR.
Section 42-1704 - DIRECTOR TO MAKE REPORT.
Section 42-1705 - COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
Section 42-1706 - ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF DIRECTOR.
Section 42-1709 - INSPECTION AND OVERSIGHT ON COMPLAINT OR DIRECTOR’S DETERMINATION.
Section 42-1711 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 42-1716 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION — FILING OF SUPPLEMENTARY DRAWINGS OR DESCRIPTIVE MATTER.
Section 42-1718 - REMEDIAL MEANS FOR PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
Section 42-1719 - ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL — REVOCATION — APPEAL.
Section 42-1720 - VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER — PENALTIES.
Section 42-1730 - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
Section 42-1731 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 42-1732 - IDAHO WATER RESOURCE BOARD.
Section 42-1733 - ORGANIZATION.
Section 42-1734 - POWERS AND DUTIES.
Section 42-1734A - COMPREHENSIVE STATE WATER PLAN.
Section 42-1734B - BOARD PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE STATE WATER PLAN.
Section 42-1734C - STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE STATE WATER PLAN BEFORE FEDERAL AGENCIES.
Section 42-1734D - DESIGNATION OF INTERIM PROTECTED RIVERS.
Section 42-1734F - RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED.
Section 42-1734G - WATER RIGHTS.
Section 42-1734H - DESIGNATION OF PARTICULAR RIVERS AS INTERIM PROTECTED RIVERS.
Section 42-1734I - DESIGNATION UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
Section 42-1735 - APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL — HEARING OFFICERS.
Section 42-1736B - WATER RESOURCE POLICY ACTIONS.
Section 42-1738 - VESTED WATER RIGHTS PROTECTED — POLICY OF PROJECT OPERATION AFTER PAY-OUT DEFINED.
Section 42-1739 - BOND AUTHORIZATION.
Section 42-1742 - SPECIAL FUNDS.
Section 42-1746 - FUNDING, REFUNDING BONDS.
Section 42-1747 - TAX EXEMPTION.
Section 42-1748 - CONSTRUCTION OF ACT.
Section 42-1749 - COMPELLING ISSUANCE.
Section 42-1750 - REVOLVING FUND — PUBLIC POLICY AND PURPOSE.
Section 42-1751 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 42-1752 - ESTABLISHMENT OF IDAHO WATER RESOURCE BOARD REVOLVING DEVELOPMENT FUND.
Section 42-1753 - SOURCE OF FUND.
Section 42-1754 - ALLOCATION OF FUND.
Section 42-1755 - PROJECTS — PLANS AND COST ESTIMATES — REPAYMENT CONTRACTS — TITLE.
Section 42-1757 - MEMBERS OF BOARD — CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Section 42-1758 - RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section 42-1759 - ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT TO GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE.
Section 42-1760 - WATER MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT.
Section 42-1761 - WATER SUPPLY BANK CREATED.
Section 42-1762 - RULES AND REGULATIONS — ACQUISITION OF WATER RIGHTS.
Section 42-1763 - RENTALS FROM BANK — APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR.
Section 42-1765 - LOCAL COMMITTEES — RENTAL OF STORED WATER — APPORTIONMENT OF RENTAL PROCEEDS.
Section 42-1765A - LEMHI RIVER BASIN — LOCAL RENTAL COMMITTEE.
Section 42-1766 - APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR WATER RIGHT HOLDERS.
Section 42-1775 - DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PURPOSE.
Section 42-1776 - WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST ACCOUNT.
Section 42-1777 - WATER RESOURCES ADJUDICATION FUND.
Section 42-1778 - WATER RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT.
Section 42-1779 - STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE AQUIFER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT EFFORT.