Applicability

Applicability. Applicability. Persons subject to this chapter are categorized into one of three levels, Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3, in order to differentiate between the requirements for different amounts and types of a withdrawal, diversion, or water loss. Unless exempted under sub. (4) , this chapter applies to persons applying for a new or increased withdrawal, diversion, or water loss approval according to the following categories: (1) Tier 1: Persons applying for a new or increased withdrawal regulated under s. 281.346 (4s) , Stats. (2) Tier 2: Persons applying for a new or increased withdrawal regulated under s. 281.346 (5) , Stats. (3) Tier 3: (a) Persons applying for a new or increased diversion regulated under s. 281.346 (4) (c) , (d) , and (e) , Stats. (b) Persons applying for a water loss approval under s. 281.35 , Stats. (4) This chapter does not apply to water withdrawals for any of the following purposes: (a) To supply vehicles, including vessels and aircraft, for the needs of the persons or animals being transported or for ballast or other needs related to the operation of the vehicles. (b) To use in a noncommercial project that lasts no more than 3 months for fire fighting, humanitarian, or emergency response purposes. (c) Temporary pit or trench dewatering including construction pits, sewer extension construction, pipe trenches, and other similar operations.