Water quality: state certification.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the process for state certification related to hydroelectric facilities. Specifically, it requires the State Water Resources Control Board to hold a public hearing at least 21 days before acting on a draft certification request from an applicant, unless the applicant requests a delay. Furthermore, the authority to issue the certification cannot be delegated if a public hearing is requested. The bill also allows the state board to charge applicants a fee to cover the costs of holding these hearings.
Key provisions
- Requires a public hearing to be held at least 21 days before acting on a draft certification for hydroelectric facilities.
- Prohibits the delegation of the authority to issue a certification for hydroelectric facilities if a public hearing is requested.
- Authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to charge a fee to cover the costs of holding public hearings related to hydroelectric facility certifications.
- Allows the State Water Resources Control Board to issue a certification before completing an environmental review if waiting would risk waiving certification authority.
- Provides for the opportunity to reopen and revise the certification based on environmental review findings.
Who is affected
- Applicants for hydroelectric facility licenses
- The State Water Resources Control Board
- Individuals and businesses operating hydroelectric facilities
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