Water policy: California tribal communities.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill updates California’s water policy to better protect the water uses of California tribal communities. It requires state agencies to consider tribal water uses when developing and implementing water quality regulations, including environmental reviews and water quality standards. The bill also mandates that state agencies consult with tribal communities and incorporate their knowledge into monitoring programs and plan development. Finally, it exempts the adoption of tribal water uses within water quality control plans from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to consider tribal water uses in environmental reviews and regulatory programs.
- Mandates consultation with California tribal communities during the development of state water quality policy.
- Requires the State Water Resources Control Board to publish a report annually on the implementation of the bill’s provisions.
- Requires regional boards to consider tribal beneficial uses and environmental justice considerations when establishing water quality objectives.
- Requires the State Board to propose water quality standards for the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, incorporating tribal consultation.
- Requires the California Environmental Protection Agency and the Natural Resources Agency to amend the memorandum of understanding to include participation from California tribal communities.
- Exempts adoption of tribal water uses within water quality control plans from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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