(1) A permit application will not be assigned a priority date and will be returned to the applicant if any of the following is not completed on the application form or included with the application:

(a) the name and address of the applicant;

(b) the water source of supply;

(c) the point of diversion;

(d) the place of use;

(e) the purpose for which the water will be used;

(f) the flow rate or volume required;

(g) the applicant's signature;

(h) for a groundwater well, aquifer testing results conforming to ARM 36.12.121;

(i) the appropriate filing fee found at ARM 36.12.103; and

(j) for projects proposed in sage grouse habitats designated as a core area, general habitat, or a connectivity area, a letter from the Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program stating the project is consistent with Executive Orders 12-2015 and 21-2015.

(2) A change application will be returned to the applicant if any of the following is not completed on the application form:

(a) the name and address of the applicant;

(b) the water right(s) being changed;

(c) the type of change;

(d) the applicant’s signature;

(e) the appropriate filing fee found at ARM 36.12.103; and

(f) for projects proposed in sage grouse habitats designated as a core area, general habitat, or a connectivity area, a letter from the Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program stating the project is consistent with Executive Orders 12-2015 and 21-2015.