(1) Type "A" ground water permit applications are for appropriations of 35 gpm or less, not to exceed 10 AF/yr.An applicant for an appropriation of water with a proposed use that does not require water with a temperature of 60ºF or more, may drill the proposed well subject to state law and the terms of the Compact, but shall not put the water to beneficial use until receipt of a provisional permit.These applications follow an abbreviated application and notice process.

(2)Type "B" ground water permit applications are for appropriations of greater than 35 gpm or 10 AF/yr.An applicant for an appropriation of water with a proposed use that does not require water with a temperature of 60°F or more, may drill the proposed well subject to state law and the terms of the Compact, but shall not put the water to beneficial use until receipt of a permit.These applications must follow state law permit processing requirements in addition to certain Compact requirements.