Tom De Pelsemaeker - Evidence in reply to supplementary evidence of TA's (21 May 2021) [pdf, 232 KB]
...above are outlined in rules 12.1.4.8 and 12.2.3.4. Most matters of discretion listed in rule 12.1.4.8 and 12.2.3.4 provide ORC with discretion to consider the effects of the abstraction on the source water body, connected water bodies and other lawful takes and uses of water from that water body or connected water body. However, environmental effects and efficiency of end-use can be considered under the following matters of discretion: (a) The rate, volume, timing and frequency of...