Water diversion and use: adoption of regulations.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
Natural Resources
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill updates regulations regarding how water diversion and use are measured and reported in California. It requires the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt emergency regulations for this purpose, and these regulations will remain in effect until revised. Furthermore, the regulations are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act until January 1, 2032, at which point they will be repealed.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Water Resources Control Board to adopt regulations for measuring and reporting water diversion and use.
- Mandates that all subsequent regulations be adopted as emergency regulations.
- Extends the period during which emergency regulations remain in effect until revised.
- Exempts the regulations from the California Environmental Quality Act until January 1, 2032.
- Specifies the types of individuals subject to the reporting requirements (water permit holders, etc.)
- Sets a sunset date for the bill's provisions, with the regulations expiring on January 1, 2032.
Who is affected
- Water permit holders
- Individuals authorized to appropriate water
- Farmers
- Livestock owners
- The State Water Resources Control Board
Notable changes
- Extends the timeframe for emergency regulation implementation.
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