2020 Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1521 | Division of Water Resources
Section 1521.231 | Consultation on Application for Major Increase in Withdrawal of Waters With Other Great Lakes States and Provinces and International Commission.
Effective: October 17, 2019
Latest Legislation: House Bill 166 - 133rd General Assembly
Whenever any person submits an application under section 1521.23 of the Revised Code to withdraw water from the Lake Erie drainage basin that would result in a new or increased consumptive use totaling more than five million gallons per day, the chief of the division of water resources shall notify the governors and premiers of the other great lakes states and provinces, the appropriate water management agencies of those states and provinces, and, when appropriate, the international joint commission and shall solicit their comments and concerns regarding the application. In the event of an objection to the proposed consumptive use, the chief shall consult with the affected great lakes states and provinces to consider the issues involved and seek mutually agreeable recommendations. Before rendering a decision on the permit application, the chief shall consider the concerns, comments, and recommendations of the other great lakes states and provinces and the international joint commission.
