Changes to Existing Law

The provisions of § 46-1-14 notwithstanding, the board may promulgate rules4 pursuant to chapter 1-26 to delegate the authority to issue permits to the chief engineer if the5 applicant does not contest the recommendation of the chief engineer and no person has filed a6 petition to oppose the application as provided in chapter 46-2A. Upon such this delegation, the7 recommendation of the chief engineer shall become the decision of the board, and the chief8 engineer shall issue the permit as recommended. However, the The chief engineer may schedule9 an application, even if uncontested, for hearing by the board pursuant to chapter 46-2A upon10 finding that an application presents important issues of public policy or public interest that11 should be heard by the board. Upon request of the affected county or municipality, the board shall hold a public hearing in the requesting county or municipality in regard to the application for a water permit that may affect the amount or quality of county or municipal water supplies. 100 copies were printed on recycled paper by the South DakotaLegislative Research Council at a cost of $.167 per page.v Insertions into existing statutes are indicated by underscores.Deletions from existing statutes are indicated by overstrikes.