The priority date for the environmental flow standards and set-asides established by this subchapter is March 1, 2012. 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 §298.465 adopted to be effective March 6, 2014, 39 TexReg 1416