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State Water Development Commission (Utah Code: Title 73 Water and Irrigation; Chapter 27)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Utah
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Freshwater resources management Water conservation zone Industrial water use Water rights Water supply Financing
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This chapter of the Utah Code concerns the State Water Development Commission. The Legislative Water Development Commission is created to determine the state's role in the protection, conservation, and development of the state's water resources. The commission shall consider and make recommendations to the Legislature and governor on the following issues: (a) how the water needs of the state's growing municipal and industrial sectors will be met; (b) what the impact of federal regulations and legislation will be on the ability of the state to manage and develop its compacted water rights; (c) how the state will fund water projects; (d) whether the state should become an owner and operator of water projects; (e) how the state will encourage the implementation of water conservation programs; and (f) other water issues of statewide importance.

Full text
English
Website
le.utah.gov