Montana Title 85. Water Use § 85-2-382. Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer--ground water study

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The bureau of mines and geology shall complete a feasibility study on ground water availability from the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer in the department administrative boundaries 39E, 39FJ, 39G, 39H, 40D, 40E, 40P, 40Q, 40R, 40S, 42A, 42C, 42J, 42K, 42KJ, 42L, and 42M. The study may include:

(a) the compilation and update of new geologic and hydrogeologic data;

(b) a limited field collection of water levels and pressure for wells with historical data;

(d) a preliminary model to evaluate the effects of pumping on water levels and pressure.

(2) The bureau shall report the progress and results of its study to the water policy interim committee established in 5-5-231. The committee shall consider the results of the study and make recommendations to the legislature for department suspension or closure of new ground water appropriations from the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer.

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