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MAY-12-1993 14:45 FROM D-:HNR LJATER RESOUR+ O Tp + 4=t3804 °,0 131!NR - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TI5A: 02G .0500 10 (c) Local governments may apply for two levels of allocation: Level 1 allocations are for applicants which have demonstrated an immediate need and will commence withdrawals within five years of the effective date of allocation; Level II allocations arc for applicants with documented longer range needs for water. (d) The applicant should include in thc application the assumptions and the methodology used to develop.projcctions. The Commission will assist applicants by providing a copy of departmental pro- cedures for projecting water supply demands and determining yields. (e) Using departmental procedures for projecting water supply demands and determining yields, the department will provide the Commission an independent assessment of the applicant's water supply needs. History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 143-2/5.3(a)(1); 143-354(a)(11); 143E-282; 1 T March 1, 1988. .0504 ALLOCATION OF'WATER SUPPLY STORAGE (a) The segment of Jordan Lake proposed for a water supply withdrawal must be classed by the Commission as a drinking water source prior to any allocation of Jordan Lake water supply storage. . Prior to thc first allocation of water supply storage at Jordan Lake, the Commission shall hold one or more public meetings on the amount(s) requested by each applicant, the suitability of Jordan Lake water for public water supply use, the availability of alternative water sources, and the best utilization of the water resources of the region. For future allocation decisions, additional public meetings may . be held as determined by the Commission. • • (b) The Commission will asskzn Level I allocations of Jordan Lake water supply,storage based on • an intent to begin withdrawing,water within five years of the effective date of allocation, on consider- ation.of'projected water supply needs for a period not to exceed 20 years, and on the design capacity of the associated withdrawal and treatment facilities. {c) The Commission will snake Level II allocations of Jordan Lake water supply to applicants based on projected water supply needs for a period not to exceed 30 years. (d) The Commission will initially keep 50 percent of the water supply storage unallocated to meet .future,water supply needs as they.develop. (e) If additional storage is requested by holders of Level II allocations,these parties must submit an application addendum to the Commission for review. (f) When holders of Level II allocations have documented an immediate need and wish to commence withdrawals within five years, their Level H allocations will be changed to Level I upon review and approval by the Commission. (g) The department will issue a notice,that it has received applications for Level I and Level II allo- cations and requests for increases in allocations,with a 30-day period for comment. If there is signif- icant public Interest, the department may hold a public meeting to obtain comments and information, with appropriate notice. (h) To protect the yield of Jordan Lake for water supply and water quality purposes,the Commission, will limit water supply allocations that will result in diversions out of the lake's watershed to 50 percent of the total water supply yield. The Commission may review and revise this limit based on experience in managing the lake and on the effects of changes in the lake's watershed that will affect its yield. For applicants whose discharge or intake represents a diversion pursuant to G.S. 153A-285 or 162A-7,the Commission will coordinate the review of the diversion with the review of the allocation request. (i) Where applications for allocations exceed storage capacity, the Commission will assign, reassign, or transfer allocations based on the applicants' or holders' need(s) and alternative water sources avail- able (as defined in the application requirements), the existing or proposed average degree of utilization of the resource (relative to the total allocation application),the level of financial commitment (relative . to the applicant's or holder's total costs in developing Jordan Lake as a water supply source),the effects on the lake's yield,and the level of sharing facilities or other cooperative arrangements with other local governments. • History Note: Statutory Authority G.S. 143.54(a)(/1); 143-215.3(4)(1); 143B-282; . 153A-285; 1624.7; Eff.March /, 1988. .0505 NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT • NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 11/36/89 Pie 2