Agenda - Council Work Session - 02/23/2021

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87 MINNESOTA RULES 6115.0630 D. Agricultural field tile or open ditch drainage systems, including pumping, to remove water from crop lands. This shall not preclude the need for compliance with Minnesota Statutes, chapter 103E and for permits for changes in course, current, or cross-section of public waters in the event that the agricultural drainage system adversely affects public waters. Adverse effects on public waters may include partial or complete drainage of public waters, high water or flooding conditions on surrounding lands, and accelerated erosion and sedimentation. E. Reuse and discharge of waters resulting from an appropriation of waters of the state for which a permit has been granted, subject to applicable laws, and rules of other state and federal governmental agencies. Statutory Authority: MS s 103 G. 515; 103 G. 531; 105.535 History: L 1985 c 172 Published Electronically: June 11, 2008 6115.0630 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope; shall. For the purpose of these rules, the terms or words defined in this part have the meanings given therein, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise. The word "shall" is mandatory, not permissive. Subp. 2. Aquifer. "Aquifer" means any water -bearing bed or stratum of earth or rock capable of yielding groundwater in sufficient quantities that can be extracted. Subp. 3. Appropriation. "Appropriation" shall have the meaning prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, section 105.37, subdivision 5, "appropriation includes but is not limited to taking, regardless of the use to which the water is put." Subp. 4. Artesian aquifer or confined aquifer. "Artesian aquifer" or "confined aquifer" means a water body or aquifer overlain by a layer of material of less permeability than the aquifer. The water is under sufficient pressure so that when it is penetrated by a well, the water will rise above the top of the aquifer. A flowing artesian condition exists when the water flow is at or above the land surface. Subp. 5. Basin. "Basin" means a depression capable of containing water which may be filled or partly filled with waters of the state. It may be a natural, altered, or artificial depression. Subp. 6. Commissioner. "Commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources or the commissioner's authorized representative. Subp. 7. Consumptive use or consumption. "Consumptive use" or "consumption" refers to water withdrawn and not directly returned to the same waters as the source for immediate further use in the area. Subp. 8. Division. "Division" means the Division of Waters, Department of Natural Resources. Subp. 9. Domestic use. "Domestic use" means use for general household purposes for human needs such as cooking, cleaning, drinking, washing, and waste disposal, and uses for on -farm Copyright © 2019 by the Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. All Rights Reserved.