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July]o205 <br /> Page ] of4 <br /> Q: What isthe "normal operating range" of Diversion Structure or Other Structure for <br /> the purposes ofRules 8'1.2' 6'1.3, 8'1'4, and 6'1'7? <br /> A: "Normal operating ranye" is meant to exclude situations where water is being Diverted <br /> under limited, extreme, or special circumstances (for example, flushing flows at the <br /> beginning of the irrigation season). The normal operating range will vary from structure to <br /> structure. Because of this variability, water users are encouraged to direct questions about <br /> the normal operating range of their structure to their Water Commissioner. <br /> Q: Do the Rules, in particular Rule 6.1.10.1 requiring On-Stream Reservoirs to have <br /> outlets capable ofreleasing all out-mf'priorityinflows, apply to existing reservoirs? <br /> A: Yes. In some instances, the strict application of Rules, including requiring the installation <br /> of outlet works for existing reservoirs, might present practical difficulties o[ cause undue <br /> hardship. In those cases, the Division Engineer will consider applications for variances under <br /> Ruie11' <br /> Q: What isthe process for getting approval ofapre-existing Measurement Method under <br /> Rule 7'1? <br /> A: DWR plans to perform an inventory of existing Measurement Methods using its database to <br /> track whether a water user's pre-existing Measurement Method complies with the Rules and <br /> plans to send notices inwriting by mail or email to water users ifthe pre-existing <br /> Measurement Method in approved or denied. However, it is |ihmiy that DVVR's database will, <br /> not include every single structure or might not include up-to-date contact information for the <br /> owners of those structures. Water users are ultimately responsible for compliance with Rule <br /> 7.1 by the appropriate phase-in deadlines, and no they are strongly encouraged to contact <br /> their Water Commissioner or the Division Engineer about approval of pre-existing <br /> Measurement Methods. <br /> Q: Do | have to provide the information listed in Rule 7.2 for the approval of newly <br /> installed, reinstalled, or changed Measurement Method in writing? <br /> A: Yes. Division 4 plans oncreating a form for submitting this information. <br /> Q: What sort of evidence do | have to provide under Rule 7.3 to show that my Measuring <br /> Device is properly rated and installed? <br /> A: For most Measuring Devices, photographs ofthe device will be sufficient' The Division <br /> Engineer may choose to physically inspect the structure to confirm that the Measuring Device <br /> is properly rated and installed. <br /> Q: Will declaring a Diversion Structure inactive indicate an intent to abandon the <br /> associated water right(s)? <br /> A^: No. The inactivation of a structure under the Measurement Rules, in and of itself, is <br /> neither proof nor disproof nfintent to abandon any water right associated with the structure. <br /> 1541 Oxbow Drive, Suite 1615' mvnuv,r, cou)4o/ pv7o2a,amz dwccv|v,adv,gov <br />