Rules and Regulations Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.10, 1.13 through 1.16, and 1.18 through 1.21 Groundwater Allocation Program and Use of Groundwater Allocation
Summary
SCH Number
2022050011
Public Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
Rules and Regulations Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.10, 1.13 through 1.16, and 1.18 through 1.21 Groundwater Allocation Program and Use of Groundwater Allocation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/2/2022
Document Description
The Rules and Regulations Sections adopted by the WWD GSA govern implementation of the GSP’s Projects and Management Actions. The Rules and Regulations Sections1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.10, 1.13 through 1.16, and 1.18 through 1.21 will inform landowners and groundwater users on the administration of metering, groundwater recharge projects, variance, appeals, and the groundwater allocation program.
Contact Information
Name
Jose Gutierrez
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Job Title
Chief Operating Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Fresno, Kings
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Westlands Boundary within Fresno and Kings County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061(b)(3), 15307, & 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The rules and regulations were adopted as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) implementation and is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per Water Code §10728.6. Because the adoption of the rules and regulations will not have any significant impact on the environment under the commonsense exemption, it is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15061.b(3). The adoption of the rules and regulations are actions taken by the WWD GSA as authorized by the SGMA for the protection of natural resources and the environment, which is categorically exempt under §15307, §15308, and §15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
County Clerks
Fresno, Kings
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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