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. .. . II. o ~ W -...1 Consideration should be given to the possibility that the groundwater, if not intercepted, normally would reach the Colorado River System in a reasonable time frame. An industry desiring such considera- tion must provide detailed information including a description of the topography, geology and hydrology. Such information must include direction and rate of groundwater flow, chemical quality and quantity of groundwater, and the location, quality and quantity of surface streams and springs that might be affected. If the information ade- quately demonstrates that the groundwater to be intercepted normally would reach the river system in a reasonable time frame and would contain approximately the same or greater salt load than if intercepted, and if no significant localized problems would be created, then the permitting agency may waive the "no-salt" discharge requirement. III. In those situations where the discharge does not meet the criteria in I or II above, the applicant will be required to submit the following information for consideration: . A. Description of the topography, geology and hydrology. Such information must include the location of the development, direction and rate of groundwater flow, chemical quality and quantity of ground- water, and relevant data on surface streams and springs that are or might be affected. This information should be provided for the conditions with and without the project. B. Alternative plans that could substanti- ally reduce or eliminate salt discharge. Alternative plans must include: 1. Description of water rights, includ- ing beneficial uses, diversions and consumptive use quantities. 2. Description of alternative water sup- plies, including provisions for water reuse, if any. -2- ,,';;'k