Modifying the Regulations for the Groundwater Allocation Program and Use of Groundwater within the Westside Subbasin (Regulations)
Summary
SCH Number
2024051385
Public Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
Modifying the Regulations for the Groundwater Allocation Program and Use of Groundwater within the Westside Subbasin (Regulations)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/31/2024
Document Description
Modifying the regulations supporting implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan’s Projects and Management Actions. Modifications to Sections 1.9B will change the priority of accounting for the order of groundwater use, and modifications to Section 1.21B will streamline administrative revision in the future. The modifications to the 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
Jose Gutierrez
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Job Title
Assistant General Manager
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
Section15061(b)(3), §15307 & §15308
Reasons for Exemption
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
Water Code Section 10728.6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is statutorily exempt from CEQA under Water Code §10728.6 because the modifications to the regulations adopted on May 21, 2024 will not have any significant impact on the environment.
County Clerks
Fresno, Kings
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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