The decision to designate a geographic or hydrologic area as a critical water management area, or revoke or amend a designation, will be in writing, and will, as appropriate,

1. (1) state the reasons for the designation, revocation, or amendment;
2. (2) define the boundaries of the area or amendment;
3. (3) predict the likelihood of an imminent or continued water shortage or contamination problem;
4. (4) state how additional appropriations would affect the rights of permittees or certificate holders of record, or the public interest under AS 46.15.080; and
5. (5) state whether, after a specific date, applications for water rights will be accepted or adjudicated.

(Eff. 11/7/90, Register 116)

Authority: AS 46.15.010, AS 46.15.020