The terms and definitions in this regulation shall apply to this article and to K.S.A. 82a-736, and amendments thereto, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Subdivision or subdivisions of the place of use for the base water right" means one or more portions of the authorized place of use under the base water right that are identifiable and completely circumscribed by the boundaries of place of use for the base water right.

1. (b) "Water conservation" means conservation by means of actual physical changes in a water distribution system or management practices that improve water use efficiency, which shall include one or more of the following:

   1. (1) Conversion from flood irrigation to center pivot irrigation with a nozzle package designed to improve water use efficiency;
   2. (2) conversion to subsurface drip irrigation;
   3. (3) removal of an end gun, resulting in a significant reduction in the number of irrigated acres; or
   4. (4) enrollment of the base water right in the water right conservation program, the conservation reserve program, or any other multiyear water conservation program approved by the chief engineer.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 82a-706a; implementing K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 82a-736; effective Oct. 11, 2002; amended Jan. 6, 2006; amended, T-5-8-29-11, Aug. 29, 2011; amended Dec. 16, 2011; amended June 21, 2013.)