Modifications to Rules and Regulations Sections 1.3, 1.5 through 1.9, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.17 for the Groundwater Allocation Program
Summary
SCH Number
2022050584
Public Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
Modifications to Rules and Regulations Sections 1.3, 1.5 through 1.9, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.17 for the Groundwater Allocation Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/27/2022
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 Rules and Regulations Sections 1.3, 1.5 through 1.9, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.17 will inform landowners and groundwater users on the administration of subsidence prone areas, carryover, penalties, and the groundwater allocation program.
Contact Information
Name
Antonio Solorio
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Job Title
Resources Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Coalinga, Huron, Lemoore, Mendota
Counties
Fresno, Kings
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
District-wide, located in western Fresno and Kings Counties.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3), §15307 & §15308, and 15378
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.
County Clerks
Fresno, Kings