Amend SWPAO#19002 Exchange for an Additional 7,000 AF (23,000 AF Total)

Summary

SCH Number
2019100113
Public Agency
Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency (AVEK)
Document Title
Amend SWPAO#19002 Exchange for an Additional 7,000 AF (23,000 AF Total)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/3/2019
Document Description
AVEK will transfer an add’l 7,000 AF, or 23,000 AF total after amendment, of SWP Water to KCWA in 2019 (for benefit of KCWA member agency) in exchange. Up to 2,333 AF, or 7,666 AF total, will return to AVEK within 5 years. Water will be delivered using SWP turnouts along the CA Aqueduct. All other terms remain the same.

Contact Information

Name
Tom Barnes
Agency Name
Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency (AVEK)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Name
Agency Name
Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency (AVEK)
Contact Types
Project Applicant

Location

Counties
Kern, Los Angeles

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 , Sec. 15301 : Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This program is exempt from CEQA pursuant to a Class 1 categorical exemption (14 C.C.R. § 15301) because it involves the use of existing publicly owned water facilities within the boundaries of AVEK and KCWA. Water storage or exchange involves imported water delivered through the SWP Calif. Aqueduct that would otherwise be consumed or stored by AVEK.

Attachments

Notice of Exemption

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