East Turlock Subbasin GSA Priority Action Area - ETSGSA-08
Summary
SCH Number
2025040259
Public Agency
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(ETS GSA)
Document Title
East Turlock Subbasin GSA Priority Action Area - ETSGSA-08
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/4/2025
Document Description
This project is to adopt a Priority Action Area Plan (PAA Plan) related to certain parcels surrounding a monitoring well referred to as ETSGSA-08, consistent with the East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (ETSGSA) implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) within the East Turlock Subbasin GSA's boundaries pursuant to the Revised Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Revised Turlock GSP) and the Demand Reduction Plan attached thereto as Appendix K. The PAA Plan is included as Exhibit B.
The PAA Plan for ETSGSA-08 is specifically intended to implement conservation measures specified in the Demand Reduction Plan to address a trend in groundwater levels decreasing below the 2027 Interim Milestone observed over a period of three years based on conditions measured at ETSGSA-08, which is designated as a representative monitoring site well in the GSP. Adoption of the PAA Plan for ETSGSA-08 will establish a designated area around ETSGSA-08 in which ETSGSA will consider implementing certain response actions and Groundwater Use Management Program Adjustments related to implementation of Rules and Regulations for groundwater use, prioritize identification and implementation of project opportunities t o address groundwater level decline, conduct additional outreach and coordination efforts, and conduct monitoring and data collection. These objectives are intended to avoid undesirable results and to achieve sustainable management of groundwater within the East Turlock Subbasin GSA's boundaries for the benefit of all beneficial users and uses of groundwater, and under the GSA's SGMA obligations and authorities.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Tietze
Agency Name
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Merced, Stanislaus
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
several-see attached map
State Highways
59
Railways
Santa Fe
Airports
Turlock Municipal
Waterways
Turlock Lake
Other Information
see attached maps
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 PAA Plan for ETSGSA-08 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.
As the PAA Plan for ETSGSA-08 does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment by itself, 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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