East Turlock Subbasin GSA Rules and Regulations
Summary
SCH Number
2025020181
Public Agency
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(ETS GSA)
Document Title
East Turlock Subbasin GSA Rules and Regulations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/6/2025
Document Description
This project is to adopt and implement the rules and regulations governing the East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (East Turlock Subbasin GSA) implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Sustainability Act (SGMA) pursuant to the Revised Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Revised Turlock GSP) within the East Turlock Subbasin GSA's boundaries (the Rules and Regulations). The Rules and Regulations specifically govern the East Turlock Subbasin GSA's groundwater accounting, groundwater allocation, and administration of a proposed Groundwater Use Fee. The Purpose of the Rules and Regulations are to sustainably manage groundwater within the East Turlock Subbasin GSA's boundaries for the benefit of all beneficial users and uses of water.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Tietze
Agency Name
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Karen Whipp
Agency Name
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Job Title
Board Secretary
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Merced, Stanislaus
Regions
Unincorporated
Waterways
Merced River, Tuolumne River, Turlock Lake
Other Location Info
Farmland
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CA Code Class 7 Sec 15307, Class 8 Sec 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The adoption of the Rules and Regulations is an action taken by the East Turlock Subbasin GSA as authorized by SGMA for the protection of natural resources and the environment, which is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Common Sense Exemption Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
As the Rules and Regulations do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment by themselves, the common sense exemption applies pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Separate and underlying projects and management actions will undergo CEQA analysis as required.
County Clerks
Merced, Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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