A temporary water use authorization may be needed if the amount of water to be used is a significantamount, the use continues for less than five consecutive years, and the water to be used is notappropriated. This authorization does not establish a water right but will avoid conflicts withfisheries and existing water right holders.This shape file characterizes the geographic representation of land parcels within the Stateof Alaska contained by the Temporary Water Use Permit - Surface category. It has been extractedfrom data sets used to produce the State status plats. This data set includes cases noted on thedigital status plats up to one day prior to data extraction.Each feature has an associated attribute record, including a Land Administration System (LAS)file-type and file-number which serves as an index to related LAS case-file information. AdditionalLAS case-file and customer information may be obtained at: http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/las/LASMenu.cfmThose requiring more information regarding State land records should contact the Alaska Departmentof Natural Resources Public Information Center directly.
