180-Day Temporary Permit for Diversion to Underground Storage
Summary
SCH Number
2023050604
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights
Document Title
180-Day Temporary Permit for Diversion to Underground Storage
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/24/2023
Document Description
The temporary permit would allow diversion by the Kern Water Bank Authority to underground storage in the Kern Water Bank of up to 300,000 acre-feet from the Kern River in Kern County during high flow events. The permit allows diversion to underground storage between date of issuance and October 27, 2023. Water stored underground would be extracted by overlying wells for municipal, irrigation, and industrial uses.
Contact Information
Name
Greg Brown
Agency Name
Division of Water Rights
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Bakersfield
Counties
Kern, Kings
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Kern and Kings Counties
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Governor's Executive Order N-7-22
Reasons for Exemption
Project relies on the CEQA suspension provided in the Governor's Executive Order N-7-22.