If enacted, this bill would amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section (45-581) to title 45, chapter 2, article 9, which pertains to groundwater management. The bill mandates that the Director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) must notify applicants in writing within five days of receiving an alternative groundwater model. Furthermore, within sixty days of receipt, the Director is required to provide a detailed written response to the applicant, which includes whether the overall findings of the model are accepted, the acceptance or denial of specific findings, and the rationale for any rejections.

This legislation is classified as an emergency measure, indicating its urgency in addressing groundwater management issues. The provisions aim to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the review process for alternative groundwater models, thereby ensuring timely communication between the ADWR and applicants. The act would take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature if the emergency clause is enacted.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 45-581