ARM 36.12.1301. PERMIT AND CHANGE APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE

(1) A permit application will not be assigned a priority date and will be returned to the applicant if any of the following is not completed on the application form or included with the application: (a) the name and address of the applicant; (b) the water source of supply; (c) the point of diversion; (d) the place of use; (e) the purpose for which the water will be used; (f) the flow rate or volume required; (g) the applicant's signature; (h) for a groundwater well, aquifer testing results conforming to ARM 36.12.121; (i) the appropriate filing fee found at ARM 36.12.103; and (j) for projects proposed in sage grouse habitats designated as a core area, general habitat, or a connectivity area, a letter from the Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program stating the project is consistent with Executive Orders 12-2015 and 21-2015. (2) A change application will be returned to the applicant if any of the following is not completed on the application form: (a) the name and address of the applicant; (b) the water right(s) being changed; (c) the type of change; (d) the applicant’s signature; (e) the appropriate filing fee found at ARM 36.12.103; and (f) for projects proposed in sage grouse habitats designated as a core area, general habitat, or a connectivity area, a letter from the Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program stating the project is consistent with Executive Orders 12-2015 and 21-2015.