I'm reviewing a copy of the proposed surface water withdrawal bill as drafted by Senator Verdin's staff.
It appears that an exemption for withdrawals for wildlife management uses (such as waterfowl impoundments) was written into the bill, but then struck during markups / review.
I note with alarm that the permit processing fee is specified as $5,400.
Is Nab behind this bill to get rid of evil corn ponders? What does William S. Burg think of the bill?
Seriously, could you give us an update on where this bill might be headed and what its final form might be?
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