For public water supply systems, project authorization shall include but not be limited to adequate proof that the proposed project was legally adopted and authorized by an ordinance, resolution, or order of the governing body of the applicant. This includes proof that all requirements of local law have been met by the applicant. Such proof includes, but is not limited to, copies of resolutions, ordinances, determinations or certifications. For a privately owned public water supply system, project authorization shall include but not be limited to adequate proof of its formation of a water-works corporation pursuant to article 4 of the Transportation Corporations Law.

For all water withdrawal systems, the map shall show in sufficient detail the location or position of the various lands, structures, and works associated with the existing and/or proposed water withdrawal system, the location of lands to be acquired, and all dams, reservoirs, well sites, ponds, wetlands, weirs, diversion structures or other known withdrawals in the vicinity. For public water supply systems, a general map indicating the boundaries of the proposed water service area and any potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of the system’s source(s) of supply and any other points or locations as may be required by the department.

Watershed maps shall be USGS topographic maps, or the equivalent, and must indicate the location of the withdrawal and the location of any return flow, including any existing or proposed interbasin diversions. For surface water withdrawals, the map shall include the line of divide surrounding the tributary watershed.

Include the contract plans for the water withdrawal system. However, for public water supply systems, contract plans and specifications for treatment and distribution aspects of the system shall be provided directly to the Department of Health for review and approval.

The engineer's report shall be from the professional engineer, licensed by the State, who made the recommendations and/or designed the proposed water withdrawal system. The report shall contain the following minimum information:

A completed form as made available by the department or, if acceptable to the department, a detailed plan, that demonstrates the applicant’s water conservation and efficiency measures that are environmentally sound and economically feasible and that minimize inefficiencies and water losses. Such measures must include but are not limited to: source and customer metering; frequent system water auditing; system leak detection and repair; recycling and reuse; and ability to enforce water restrictions during drought.

A copy of the latest annual report submitted pursuant to section 601.5 of this Part.

Land acquisition maps showing:

For public water supply systems, chemical and bacteriological analyses of the water from the proposed source shall be provided directly to the Department of Health for review.

For public water supply systems, proposed methods of treatment of the water supply to insure its quality and the ability to meet applicable Department of Health standards for drinking water.

A summary statement in justification of the proposed project using facts and information contained in the applicant's exhibits with specific references thereto, which shows:

For any water withdrawal system withdrawing from the New York State Canal System, adequate proof that the applicant obtained a permit or other approval from the New York State Canal Corporation pursuant to section 100 of the Canal Law.

A letter of transmittal containing the following information:

Diversions of any quantity out of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin are prohibited by the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin water resources compact, as enacted in ECL article 21, title 10. Limited exceptions for public water supply systems will only be considered by the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin water resources council and regional body when in compliance with that compact. In applying to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin water resources council and regional body for any such exception, as applicable, the applicant proposing such an exception is responsible for providing the department information in a timely manner to respond to requests by the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin water resources council and regional body. The applicant proposing such an exception is also responsible for costs associated with providing any additional information, document copies, internet postings, and public meetings required by the regional notification and application review/approval processes of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin water resources council and regional body.

Any permittee who intends to continue to operate a water withdrawal system beyond the period of time covered in the applicable water withdrawal permit must apply for a renewal of the permit at least 30 days prior to its expiration unless a different deadline is specified as a condition of the permit. Public notification of water withdrawal permit renewal applications and timeframes for issuance shall be in accordance with Part 621 of this Title.