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1 W ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,1— .. ,,F—r.aN„t„t,a„u IV],,,UCJU-Mu,ca,wrrwrr aesr gnateu groundwater management areas,ute cotru"Issioner <br /> may require genera]permits as specified in section 103G 271.subdivision],paragraph(c),for water users using less than 10,000 gallons per day or 1,000,000 gallons <br /> per year and water suppliers serving less than 25 persons foi domestic purposes The comnussroner may waive the requirements under section 103G.281 for general <br /> pennrts issued under this paragraph,and the fee specified in section 103G 301,subdivision 2,paragraph(c),does not apply to general permits issued under this <br /> paragraph <br /> (c) When designating a groundwater management area, the commissioner shall assemble an advisory team <br /> to assist in developing a groundwater management area plan for the area. The advisory team members shall be <br /> selected from public and private entities that have an interest in the water resources affected by the groundwater <br /> management area. A majority of the advisory team members shall be public and private entities that currently <br /> hold water use permits for water appropriations from the affected water resources. The commissioner shall <br /> consult with the League of Minnesota Cities, the Association of Minnesota Counties, the Minnesota Association <br /> of Watershed Districts, and the Minnesota Association of Townships in appointing the local government <br /> representatives to the advisory team. The advisory team may also include representatives from the University of <br /> Minnesota, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, other institutions of higher learning in Minnesota, <br /> political subdivisions with jurisdiction over water issues, nonprofits with expertise in water, and federal <br /> agencies. <br /> Subd. 5.Sustainability standard. <br /> The commissioner may issue water use permits for appropriation from groundwater only if the <br /> commissioner determines that the groundwater use is sustainable to supply the needs of future generations and <br /> the proposed use will not harm ecosystems, degrade water, or reduce water levels beyond the reach of public <br /> water supply and private domestic wells constructed according to Minnesota Rules, chapter 4725. <br /> History: <br /> 2010 c 361 art 4 s 55:2013 c 114 art 4 s 71-73;2014 c 289 s 55 56 <br />