DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

Description of proposal: Water Right G3-29201P. Move the authorized 5 points of withdrawal from Section 27 T17N, R23E, WM to 5 existing wells within the same section. Move the authorized places of use from section 6, 12 and 13, to different fields within the same sections plus a part of section 26 all within T17N, R23E, WM. No expansion of acreage, increase of water quantity, or change of use is authorized.

Proponent: Gerald Brown, 6987 Hwy 26 West, Royal City, WA 99357

Location of proposal, including street address, if any: Existing and proposed change are within Sections 6, 12, 13, and 27, T17N, R23E, WM

Lead agency: Grant County Water Conservancy Board.

The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); final action will not be taken on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by December 20, 2005.

Responsible official: Robert S. Rolfness

Position/title: Commissioner

Phone: (509) 766-7277

Address: Post Office Box 880; Moses Lake, WA 98837

Date: Dec 2, 2005 Signature: /s/Robert S. Rolfness

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Pub: December 6, 2005