ARIZONA MINING PERMITTING GUIDE - AZGS Document Repository
ARIZONA MINING PERMITTING GUIDE - AZGS Document Repository
ARIZONA MINING PERMITTING GUIDE - AZGS Document Repository
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Arizona Mining Permitting Guide<br />
Withdrawal and Use of Groundwater - Continued<br />
Conservation Requirements for Mines Inside AMAs<br />
Chapter 2, Article 9 of the A.R.S. § 45 establishes a series of management plans applicable<br />
within the five active management areas (AMA). These plans establish conservation<br />
requirements for all water users within the AMAs. One of the regulated sectors is mining.<br />
Conservation requirements in the management plans for metal mines include provisions to:<br />
1. Regulate transport tailings density.<br />
2. Reduce water loss from tailings impoundments.<br />
3. Minimize water use in leaching processes.<br />
4. Prepare a long-range conservation plan.<br />
Exemptions are provided when these requirements conflict with other environmental<br />
regulations. An alternative program is also provided if the mine demonstrates that the best<br />
available conservation technologies consistent with reasonable economic return are being<br />
applied to the mine.<br />
FEES:<br />
There are various fees associated with groundwater withdrawal applications and well drilling<br />
set forth in A.A.C. R12-15-151, including an application for groundwater withdrawal permit<br />
($150 submitted with the application and $50 with the issuance of the permit), application for<br />
hydrologic testing ($50), conveyance of a groundwater withdrawal permit ($35) and the<br />
registration of an existing well ($10). A notice of intent to drill a new non-exempt well is $10.<br />
A permit for a new non-exempt well or the enlargement of an existing well is $80.<br />
AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME:<br />
The deadlines for processing Type 1 and Type 2 GFRs are 120 days, including 30 days to<br />
determine completeness and 90 days for substantive review. The time frame for processing<br />
groundwater withdrawal permits are 30 days for completeness and 70 days for substantive<br />
review. The time frame for processing a Notice of Intention (NOI) to drill, deepen or modify a<br />
well is 15 days (A.R.S. § 45-596.D.) after receipt of a complete and correct notice. The time<br />
frame for processing a non-exempt well permit is 60 days (A.R.S. § 45-599.D.) after receipt<br />
of a complete and correct application.<br />
FORMS:<br />
www.azwater.gov/AzDWR/WaterManagement/AMAs/PhoenixAMA/AMAWithdrawalandUs<br />
eAnnualReport.htm<br />
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