An Extension of Time is a process in which the Department can approve additional time for a permit holder to perfect the beneficial use of water as authorized by the permit. An Extension of Time may be approved if the permit holder has demonstrated reasonable diligence in developing the beneficial use of water as authorized under the permit and the Department can find good cause to do so. Each Application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. An Extension of Time may provide the ability for a permit holder to extend their completion of construction date (B-date) and complete application of water date (C-date).
FAQs
Any permit holder of record.
- The permit holder needs additional time to continue or complete development of the reservoir or water delivery system (achieve maximum rate/volume or amount of acres as authorized by the permit), and to apply the water to the Beneficial Use
- The permit holder needs to come into compliance with certain time sensitive conditions as required by the permit (installation of a meter, static water level measurements, etc.)
- The permit holder needs to gain approval for a Permit Amendment (e.g., adding additional point of appropriation). A valid C-date is needed to complete the Permit Amendment process
- Split a permit
Extension of Time Application reviewed for completeness
Application placed on the Department’s Weekly Public notice beginning a 30-day comment period
Proposed Final Order issued and placed on the Department’s Weekly Public Notice beginning a 45-day protest period
If no protest is received, a Final Order is issued
If a protest is received, the file is referred to the Protest Program Coordinator