1. (a) For the purpose of this regulation, "meter" shall mean a water flowmeter or other water-measuring device.

2. (b) Whenever the installation of a meter is required by the chief engineer as a condition of a water right or permit, by written order of the chief engineer, or by requirement of a groundwater management district, the water right owner shall report all information required on the form prescribed by the chief engineer pursuant to K.S.A. 82a-732, and amendments thereto, including the following:

   1. (1) The beginning and ending readings of the meter each calendar year;
   2. (2) the units in which the meter registers; and
   3. (3) the quantity of water diverted during the calendar year in the same units in which the meter registers.

3. (c) Whenever a totalizing hour meter has been required by the chief engineer or a groundwater management district, the water right owner shall report all information required on the form prescribed by the chief engineer pursuant to K.S.A. 82a-732, and amendments thereto, including the following:

   1. (1) The beginning and ending readings of the meter each calendar year;
   2. (2) the units in which the meter registers; and
   3. (3) the rate of diversion at which water is pumped in gallons per minute.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 82a-706a; implementing K.S.A. 82a-732; effective May 31, 1994; amended Sept. 22, 2000.)