WAC 173-152-010. Purpose

This rule establishes the framework under which the department can: (1) Provide for the organization of its work; (2) Prioritize basins to be assessed; (3) Conduct basin assessments; (4) Prioritize investigations of water right applications by geographic areas; and (5) Establish criteria for priority processing of applications for: (a) New water rights; and (b) Change or transfer of existing water rights.