Multi-Year Delivery/Storage of AVEK SWP Supply in Irvine Ranch WD (IRWD) Banking Program.
Summary
SCH Number
2023080497
Public Agency
Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency
(AVEK)
Document Title
Multi-Year Delivery/Storage of AVEK SWP Supply in Irvine Ranch WD (IRWD) Banking Program.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/22/2023
Document Description
AVEK will transfer up to 20,000 Acre-Ft (AF) of SWP Water supply to Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) for temporary storage in IRWD Water Banking Program for later recovery of 50% to be delivered into AVEK’s service area.
Contact Information
Name
Tom Barnes
Agency Name
AVEK Water Agency
Job Title
Water Resources Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Kern, Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
6500 West Avenue N
Zip
93551
State Highways
CA
Township
Palmda
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.
County Clerks
Kern, Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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