| #Q001 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Consideration of Environmental Flow Needs | other | The Water Manager must consider environmental flow needs when deciding a water licence or use approval application on a stream or on an aquifer that is hydraulically connected to a stream. | When deciding a water licence or use approval application on a stream or on an aquifer that is hydraulically connected to a stream. | high |
| #Q002 | administrative | operational | guidance | Discretionary Consideration of EFNs for Exempted Applications | other | However, the Water Manager has the discretion to consider EFNs in any application. | Applicable to exempted application types | high |
| #Q003 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Additional Information for Applications | other | You may be required to support your application for a licence or use approval with additional information, which may include reports or assessments that detail the stream's aquatic ecosystem needs. | When required to support an application for a licence or use approval | high |
| #Q004 | operational | operational | mandatory | Qualifications for Reports and Assessments | other | Reports and assessments must be carried out by people with the qualifications specified by the Water Manager. | When submitting reports or assessments to detail the stream's aquatic ecosystem needs | high |