15A NCAC 02E .0606      WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS

All classes of water users shall prepare a Water Shortage Response Plan in accordance with Rules .0607-.0611 of this Section. The purpose of these Water Shortage Response Plans is to plan for an effective course of action to minimize harmful impacts of drought and water supply emergencies on public health and safety, environmental quality, and the economy. Water Shortage Response Plans shall take into account the specific characteristics of the water sources and the water uses for which the plan is prepared.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-354(a)(1); 143-355(l); S.L. 2002-167;

Eff. March 19, 2007;

Readopted Eff. January 1, 2022.