The priority date for the environmental flow standards and set-asides established by this subchapter is March 1, 2011. The priority date for the environmental flow standards will be used in the water availability determination for a new appropriation or for an amendment to an existing water right that increases the amount of water authorized to be stored, taken, or diverted and has no other purpose.

Source Note: The provisions of this §298.365 adopted to be effective August 30, 2012, 37 TexReg 6629