Section R12-15-901. Definitions

In addition to the definitions set forth in A.R.S. §§ 45-101 and 45- 402, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:

1.        “Approved measuring device” means an instrument, approved by the Director pursuant to R12-15-903 or R12- 15-909(A) which measures the volume or flow rate of water withdrawn, delivered, received, transported, recharged, stored, recovered, or used, and which mea- surements, when used with an approved measuring method, allow for accurate computation of a volume of water.

2.        “Approved measuring method” means a procedure, approved by the Director in R12-15-903 or R12-15- 909(A), which, when used with an approved measuring device, will accurately calculate a volume of water.

3.        “Flow rate” or “discharge” means the volume of water, including any sediment or other solids that may be dis- solved or mixed with it, which passes through a particular reference section in a unit of time.

4.        “Measured system” means a system through which water passes for the purpose of withdrawal, delivery, receipt, transportation, recharge, storage, replenishment, recovery or use.

5.        “Responsible party” means an irrigation district or a per- son required by A.R.S. Title 45 or by a permit, rule, or order issued pursuant to A.R.S. Title 45, to use a measur- ing device or method approved by the Director.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 27, 1982 (Supp. 82-6).

Amended effective June 15, 1995 (Supp. 95-2). Amended to correct typographical error under A.A.C. R1-1-109 (Supp. 01-2).