Surface mining: Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill extends the authorization for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) to develop and maintain a master reclamation plan for its surface mining operations in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties. It allows the MWD to continue using this plan until January 1, 2041, streamlining the reclamation process for the district’s mining activities. The bill also includes legislative findings and declarations justifying the need for a special statute due to the MWD’s unique service area and critical role in providing water to a large population across six counties.
Key provisions
- Extends the authorization for the MWD’s master reclamation plan until January 1, 2041.
- Designates the State Mining and Geology Board as the lead agency for surface mining operations conducted by the MWD.
- Requires the MWD to conduct inspections of its surface mining operations every two years when they are idle.
- Specifies requirements for the master reclamation plan, including a map of mining operations and maintenance measures.
- Exempts the MWD from requiring approval of a reclamation plan from local cities or counties.
- Clarifies the MWD’s role as the lead agency for environmental review of the master reclamation plan under CEQA.
- Provides for annual reporting fees and inspection costs associated with the MWD’s surface mining operations.
- States that no reimbursement is required under the California Constitution for the program mandated by this act.
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