Modifying the Rules and Regulations that Support the Implementation of the Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Summary
SCH Number
2023090640
Public Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
Modifying the Rules and Regulations that Support the Implementation of the Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2023
Document Description
The Rules and Regulations Sections adopted by the WWD support implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan’s Projects and Management Actions. The modifications to the Rules and Regulations are consistent with the Westside Subbasin GSP, which allows the District to modify the Groundwater Allocation Program provided that the Groundwater Allocation Program is reasonably likely to achieve its intended objectives and support the sustainability goal for the Westside Subbasin.
Contact Information
Name
Russ Freeman
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Job Title
Deputy General Manager - Resources
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, & 15378.
Reasons for Exemption
Rules and Regulations adopted on September 19, 2023 will not have any significant impact on the environment, the Project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15061 (b)(3). WWD, as authorized by the SGMA, approved the Project for the protection of natural resources and the environment, which is categorically exempt from CEQA under §15307, §15308, and §15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
10728.6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is statutorily exempt from CEQA under Water Code §10728.6.
County Clerks
Fresno, Kings
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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