1. (1) The department determines that surface water is available for appropriation from the Upper Colville River stream management unit and the Lower Colville River stream management unit except as provided in WAC 173-559-050(2). Tables 3 and 4 show the available amounts in cubic feet per second during specified periods, as follows:

   Table 3Allocation of Public Surface Water from theUpper Colville River Stream Management Unit(Units in Cubic Feet Per Second)
   Month	BaseFlow	FutureConsumptiveUses
   Jan.	30		47
   Feb.	41		68
   Mar.	61		129
   April	44		256
   May	20		192
   June	13		93
   July
   1-15	12		18
   16-31	12		0
   Aug.	11		0
   Sept.	17		0
   Oct.	27		16
   Nov.	43		21
   Dec.	36		37

   Table 4Allocation of Public Surface Water from theLower Colville River Management Unit(Units in Cubic Feet Per Second)
   Month	BaseFlow	FutureConsumptiveUses
   Jan.	80		47
   Feb.	100		68
   Mar.	157		129
   April	200		256
   May	135		256
   June	70		94
   July
   1-15	43		18
   16-31	43		0
   Aug.	33		0
   Sept.	49		0
   Oct.	70		17
   Nov.	100		21
   Dec.	90		37

2. (2) Total appropriations for nonconsumptive uses may exceed the allocation limits specified in Tables 3 and 4.
3. (3) Monthly allocations in Tables 3 and 4 do not apply to the use of stored water. Specific provision will be included in all reservoir permits regarding period of filling, use and release of water.

[Order DE 77-6, § 173-559-040, filed 7/22/77.]