§ 1008-13. Groundwater Resources Management Plan.

A. 

Within three years of the Report, LICAP shall issue a Groundwater Resources Management Plan (the "Plan"), including, but not limited to:

(1) 

Qualitative and quantitative groundwater data;

(2) 

Anthropogenic threats to groundwater quality and quantity;

(3) 

Existing regulatory groundwater management regimes;

(4) 

Assessment of adequacy of existing groundwater management regulations;

(5) 

Management opportunities;

(6) 

Development of recommendations;

(7) 

Methods for implementing the recommendations and proposed regulatory amendments; and

(8) 

Implementation program, including stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, prioritization of actions, schedule and costs.

B. 

In preparing the Plan, the LICAP may:

(1) 

Conduct surveys, studies, and research programs that address regional groundwater needs, including general protection, enhancement, quality of life, sustainable growth and development dependent on the SSA, and distribute information and recommendations resulting from such surveys, studies, and research programs;

(2) 

Consult and cooperate with the state government, its political subdivisions and public and private entities in matters related to regional groundwater protection issues; and

(3) 

Establish relationships with local universities and colleges on groundwater protection issues.

C. 

The LICAP shall provide public notice upon completion of a draft Groundwater Resources Management Plan and shall conduct at least one public hearing in each county on such draft prior to the issuance of the Plan.