Montana § 85-2-382 Fox Hills-Hell Creek Aquifer -- Ground Water Study

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§ 85-2-382 — Fox Hills-Hell Creek Aquifer -- Ground Water Study

Montana § 85-2-382

Title 85WATER USE

Ch. 2SURFACE WATER AND GROUND WATER

Part 3Appropriations, Permits, and Certificates of Water Rights

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Mont. Code Ann. § 85-2-382 (2026).

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85-2-382 . (Temporary) Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer -- ground water study.

(1)The bureau of mines and geology shall complete a feasibility study on ground water availability from the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer in the department administrative boundaries 39E, 39FJ, 39G, 39H, 40D, 40E, 40P, 40Q, 40R, 40S, 42A, 42C, 42J, 42K, 42KJ, 42L, and 42M. The study may include:

(a)the compilation and update of new geologic and hydrogeologic data;

(b)a limited field collection of water levels and pressure for wells with historical data;

(c)a preliminary water budget for the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer; and

(d)a preliminary model to evaluate the effects of pumping on water levels and pressure.

(2)The bureau shall report the progress and results of its study to the water policy interim committee

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85-2-382 . (Temporary) Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer -- ground water study. (1) The bureau of mines and geology shall complete a feasibility study on ground water availability from the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer in the department administrative boundaries 39E, 39FJ, 39G, 39H, 40D, 40E, 40P, 40Q, 40R, 40S, 42A, 42C, 42J, 42K, 42KJ, 42L, and 42M. The study may include:
(a) the compilation and update of new geologic and hydrogeologic data;
(b) a limited field collection of water levels and pressure for wells with historical data;
(c) a preliminary water budget for the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer; and
(d) a preliminary model to evaluate the effects of pumping on water levels and pressure.
(2) The bureau shall report the progress and results of its study to the water policy interim committee established in 5-5-231 . The committee shall consider the results of the study and make recommendations to the legislature for department suspension or closure of new ground water appropriations from the Fox Hills-Hell Creek aquifer. (Terminates June 30, 2027--sec. 4, Ch. 759, L. 2025.)