(a) Review of HUC 6 interbasin transfers. The Secretary shall review any interbasin transfer pursuant to the Vermont Water Quality Standards and other requirements of State law listed in subdivision 1253(h)(1) of this title. This review shall be in addition to any applicable standards and permitting requirements adopted pursuant to subsection 1043(a) of this title.
(b) Review of other transfers likely to violate Vermont Water Quality Standards. The Secretary may review any other surface water withdrawal that includes the transfer of surface water from one watershed to another watershed under the requirements of subsection (a) of this section if the Secretary determines that the activity is likely to result in a violation of the Vermont Water Quality Standards. The Secretary shall make a determination under this subsection based on a review of information set forth under subsection 1043(b) of this title that is readily available to the Secretary.