(a) As used in this regulation, "completion of diversion works" means that both of the following have occurred:
- (1) All equipment necessary to begin to operate a sand and gravel operation, including the hydraulic dredge, has been installed.
- (2) Sufficient overburden has been excavated to begin to expose the groundwater to evaporation.
- (b) A reasonable time to construct the diversion works for a sand and gravel pit operation shall be not less than one full year following the approval of the application to appropriate water.
(c) For good cause shown by the applicant, a reasonable extension of time to construct the diversion works shall be allowed by the chief engineer if both of the following conditions are met:
- (1) The request for extension is filed pursuant to the requirements of K.A.R. 5-3-7.
- (2) The request for extension is accompanied by the statutorily required filing fee.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 82a-706a; implementing K.S.A. 82a-712 and 82a-713; effective Sept. 22, 2000.)