The definitions set out in the Act are incorporated by reference as a part of the Water Use Reporting Program. The following words and phrases, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context of these Rules or the Act, shall have the following meanings:

1. (1) "Applicant" is defined as any person, who is required by the Act to file, or any person filing, a Declaration of Beneficial Use to withdraw or divert waters of the state.
2. (2) "Divert" or "Diversion' is defined as the capacity to withdraw, use or consume waters of the state.
3. (3) "Withdrawal facility" is defined as any individual or series of pipes, devices or means at a location which diverts waters of the state from a source.

Author: Walter B. Stevenson, Jr.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §9-10-19.

History: Filed: October 20, 1993; Adopted: December 9, 1993; Effective: February 22, 1994.