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To the extent the department identifies groundwater rights that have reverted to the state pursuant to RCW 90.14.130, et seq.; it, in its discretion, may issue public groundwater permits not exceeding those quantities. Public groundwater made available due to relinquishment of water rights shall be subject to appropriation, reservation, or withdrawal in accordance with the applicable state water laws.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21A.060, 43.21A.080, 43.27A.090, 90.44.130, 90.54.040(2) and chapter 90.03 RCW. WSR 83-12-060 (Order DE 83-10), § 173-134A-160, filed 6/1/83.]