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Draft North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area Plan 5-9 <br /> Objective V. All groundwater users in the GWMA have the necessary permits <br /> to use groundwater. <br /> 1. DNR will improve its capacity to detect unpermitted groundwater use. <br /> a. DNR will complete an annual analysis to identify potential unpermitted groundwater use in the <br /> GWMA and take appropriate action. <br /> b. DNR will provide updated information to well drillers and consultants on existing laws and the <br /> water appropriation permit application process as it is available. <br /> c. DNR will facilitate the public's ability to identify and report unpermitted use. <br /> 2. DNR will ensure that permitted volumes reflect actual use and that actual use does not exceed <br /> permitted volumes. <br /> a. DNR will evaluate water use reports and will contact permit holders whose reports indicate <br /> inaccuracies. <br /> b. DNR will monitor permitted versus reported use and bring permittees whose reported use is <br /> higher than permitted use into compliance. <br /> c. DNR will work with permit holders to adjust permitted volume to better match actual use and <br /> need, consistent with other plan objectives. <br /> 3. DNR will ensure that water users comply with conditions on appropriation permits. <br /> a. DNR will work with permit holders to bring them into compliance with their permit conditions. <br /> DNR will focus on permits that have been reviewed to address challenges of cumulative impacts <br /> and sustainability thresholds (Objective 1, action 3). <br /> 88 <br />