36.12.1601    WATER RIGHT PERMIT AND CHANGE APPLICATION - CORRECT AND COMPLETE DETERMINATION

(1) The department shall determine whether an application for a provisional permit or change authorization is correct and complete by reviewing:

(a) information publicly available within its expertise; and

(b) that information which is submitted in the application.

(2)  A correct and complete application must conform to the standard of substantial and credible information and all applicable sections of the application form and addendums must be completed with the required information.

(3) An application deemed correct and complete can advance to the next stage of the application process.

(4) An application deemed correct and complete does not entitle an applicant to a provisional permit or change authorization.

(5) Providing correct and complete information is not the same as proving the statutory criteria. The department can only grant an application if the criteria for issuance of a permit or change application are proven.

History: 85-2-302, MCA; IMP, 85-2-302, MCA; NEW, 2004 MAR p. 3036, Eff. 1/1/05; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 2071, Eff. 10/12/12; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 1872, Eff. 1/1/24.