Chino Basin Watermaster Optimum Basin Management Program Update (OBMPU) Final SEIR
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Summary
SCH Number
2020020183
Lead Agency
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Document Title
Chino Basin Watermaster Optimum Basin Management Program Update (OBMPU) Final SEIR
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/22/2024
Document Description
The proposed OBMPU continues the Optimum Basin Management Program’s (OBMP) 9 Program Elements (PEs), adds refinements to the Project Description, and describes facility improvements needed to meet the OBMPU’s long-term planning objectives over a 20-year planning horizon. These 9 PEs are implemented to achieve 4 goals that the Chino Basin Watermaster member agencies (Stakeholders) identified during extensive workshops held on behalf of the OBMPU: Goal No. 1 - Enhance Basin Water Supplies. The intent of this goal is to increase the water supplies available for Chino Basin Parties and improve water supply reliability. This goal applies to Chino Basin groundwater and all other sources of water available for beneficial use. Goal No.2 - Protect and Enhance Water Quality. The intent of this goal is to ensure the protection of the long-term beneficial uses of Chino Basin groundwater. Goal No.3 - Enhance Management of the Basin. The intent of this goal is to encourage sustainable management of the Chino Basin to avoid Material Physical Injury, promote local control, and improve water-supply reliability for the benefit of all Chino Basin Parties. Goal No. 4 - Equitably Finance the OBMP. The intent of this goal is to identify and use efficient and equitable methods to fund OBMP implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Eddie Lin
Agency Name
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Job Title
Manager of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Various
Counties
Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
center of Basin @ intersection of Haven Avenue and Mission Blvd.
Zip
N/A
Total Acres
~235 sq mi
Parcel #
N/A
State Highways
60
Railways
BNSF and Union Pacific
Airports
Ontario, Chino, Cable
Schools
various
Waterways
Upper Santa Ana River Watershed, Chino Creek
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Final Environmental Document Available at
IEUA at 6075 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91078 or online at https://www.ieua.org/read-our-reports/public-notices/
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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