(1) An application deemed correct and complete can advance to the next stage of the application process.

(2) An application deemed correct and complete does not entitle an applicant to a provisional permit or change authorization.

(3) Providing correct and complete information is not necessarily the same as proving the statutory criteria. The department, with or without receipt of objections can only grant an application if the criteria for issuance of a permit or change application are met.

(4) A water right permit application will be deemed correct and complete if a permit applicant's information, required to be submitted by ARM 36.12.110 through 36.12.116, 36.12.120, 36.12.121, 36.12.1301, 36.12.1401, 36.12.1701 through 36.12.1707, and 36.12.1802, conforms to the standard of substantial credible information and all the necessary parts of the application form requiring the information, including a criteria addendum, have been filled in with the required information.

(5) A water right change application will be deemed correct and complete if an applicant's information, required to be submitted by ARM 36.12.110 through 36.12.116, 36.12.121, 36.12.1301, 36.12.1401, 36.12.1801, 36.12.1802, 36.12.1901 through 36.12.1904, and 36.12.2001, conforms to the standard of substantial credible information and all the necessary parts of the application form requiring the information, including a criteria addendum, have been filled in with the required information.