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This bill establishes new requirements for how the Arizona Department of Water Resources handles alternative groundwater models. Specifically, when an alternative groundwater model is submitted, the director must send a written notification of receipt within five days and then provide a comprehensive written response within 60 days. This response must include whether the department accepts the overall findings of the model, whether each specific finding is accepted or denied, and a detailed rationale for rejecting any findings. The bill appears aimed at creating more transparency and accountability in the process of reviewing groundwater models, which are technical scientific assessments used to understand and predict groundwater movement, usage, and potential impacts. By mandating a structured and timely response, the bill seeks to ensure that alternative groundwater models are thoroughly and systematically evaluated, with clear communication to the model's submitter about the department's assessment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82012