I. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, for water conservation practices for water users. These rules shall strike a reasonable balance between environmental, energy, and economic impacts and be consistent with current industry standards and practices for different types of water users.
II. The water conservation rules in paragraph I of this section shall apply to all new permit applicants and applications for water withdrawals subject to the provisions of N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:3, N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485:48, N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-C:21, N.H. Rev. Stat. § 485-A:12, IV, and section 401 of the Clean Water Act.

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III. Water conservation rules shall be consistent with applicable state or federal rules and regulations.