WAC 173-559-040. Allocation for future surface water appropriations

(1) The department determines that surface water is available for appropriation from the Upper Colville River stream management unit and the Lower Colville River stream management unit except as provided in WAC 173-559-050 (2). Tables 3 and 4 show the available amounts in cubic feet per second during specified periods, as follows: Table 3 Allocation of Public Surface Water from the Upper Colville River Stream Management Unit (Units in Cubic Feet Per Second) Month Base Flow Future Consumptive Uses Jan. 30 47 Feb. 41 68 Mar. 61 129 April 44 256 May 20 192 June 13 93 July 1-15 12 18 16-31 12 0 Aug. 11 0 Sept. 17 0 Oct. 27 16 Nov. 43 21 Dec. 36 37 Table 3 Allocation of Public Surface Water from the Upper Colville River Stream Management Unit (Units in Cubic Feet Per Second) Month Base Flow Future Consumptive Uses Jan. 30 47 Feb. 41 68 Mar. 61 129 April 44 256 May 20 192 June 13 93 July 1-15 12 18 16-31 12 0 Aug. 11 0 Sept. 17 0 Oct. 27 16 Nov. 43 21 Dec. 36 37 Table 4 Allocation of Public Surface Water from the Lower Colville River Management Unit (Units in Cubic Feet Per Second) Month Base Flow Future Consumptive Uses Jan. 80 47 Feb. 100 68 Mar. 157 129 April 200 256 May 135 256 June 70 94 July 1-15 43 18 16-31 43 0 Aug. 33 0 Sept. 49 0 Oct. 70 17 Nov. 100 21 Dec. 90 37 Table 4 Allocation of Public Surface Water from the Lower Colville River Management Unit (Units in Cubic Feet Per Second) Month Base Flow Future Consumptive Uses Jan. 80 47 Feb. 100 68 Mar. 157 129 April 200 256 May 135 256 June 70 94 July 1-15 43 18 16-31 43 0 Aug. 33 0 Sept. 49 0 Oct. 70 17 Nov. 100 21 Dec. 90 37 (2) Total appropriations for nonconsumptive uses may exceed the allocation limits specified in Tables 3 and 4. (3) Monthly allocations in Tables 3 and 4 do not apply to the use of stored water. Specific provision will be included in all reservoir permits regarding period of filling, use and release of water.