On November 29th, 2023, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) provided the Governor’s Office with five policy recommendations from the Governor’s Water Policy Council. Among these recommendations was a proposed “Alternative Path to Designation of a 100-year Assured Water Supply” (ADAWS). The ADAWS rulemaking seeks to address challenges that some water providers face in pursuing a new Designation of 100-year Assured Water Supply (DAWS) under the current rules. ADWR may amend its Rules found in Arizona Administrative Code, Title 12, Chapter 15, Article 7 and specifically the following rules: R12-15-701, R12-15-704, R12-15-710, R12-15-711, R12-15-720, and R12-15-724. The initial proposed draft amendments can be found here. During the informal rulemaking process, ADWR sought feedback, either written or verbal, from stakeholders regarding the proposed amendments until the May 3, 2024, deadline. Stakeholders were welcome to provide written comments using the submission form to the right, or by providing verbal comments at one of the three stakeholder meetings hosted by ADWR on April 22, 2024, May 1, 2024, and July 26, 2024. Meeting recordings and presentation details are provided below.
On August 7, 2024, the formal rulemaking process was initiated by filing a Notice of Docket Opening and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ADAWS, and a separate Notice of Docket Opening and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for commingling for certificates, with the Secretary of State's Office. ADWR will continue to update this page when additional documents are ready to share. Upcoming meetings related to the formal rulemaking process will be listed here and on the ADWR Public Meeting calendar.
On November 22, 2024 the Governor's Regulatory Review Council approved the rules, as submitted on October 7, 2024, with an immediate effective date upon filing with the Secretary of State. ADWR filed with the Secretary of State it's Notice of Final Rulemaking on November 25, 2024. The effective date of this rulemaking is November 25, 2024.
July 2024 Draft Rules
Draft ADAWS Rules (Updated on August 1, 2024, to correct typographical errors)
Draft Commingling Rules
ADAWS and Commingling Rules Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, submitted to the Secretary of State's Office on August 7, 2024 and published in the Arizona Administrative Record.
https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/register/2024/34/contents.pdf
The Economic Impact Statement below will be submitted as part of the final rulemaking package to the Governor's Regulatory Review Council.
On October 7, 2024 ADWR submitted the ADAWS rulemaking package to the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) for consideration. GRRC will host a study session on October 29, 2024. The agenda and meeting materials are now available.
Supplemental Memo to Governor’s Regulatory Review Council No. 1, Submitted on October 31, 2024
ADWR hosted a formal public meeting for the proposed rules on Monday, September 23, 2024 to receive comments. Those comments can be found at the link below.
Public Stakeholder Meetings
| Title | Dates | Meeting Presentation | Notice Document | Meeting Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Proceeding on Proposed Rulemaking | Mon, Sep 23 2024, 1pm | |||
| Informal Public Meeting- Draft rulemaking for an Alternative Path to Designation of a 100-year Assured Water Supply | Fri, Jul 26 2024, 1pm | Meeting Recording | ||
| ADAWS - Public Informal Meeting | Wed, May 1 2024, 2pm | Meeting Recording | ||
| ADAWS Informal Rulemaking Public Stakeholder Meeting | Mon, Apr 22 2024, 2pm | Meeting Recording |