Water Measurement and Reporting Regulation Revisions
Summary
SCH Number
2025080181
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Water Measurement and Reporting Regulation Revisions
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/5/2025
Document Description
The State Water Resources Control Board (Board) is adopting changes to water rights measurement and reporting regulations to align the data submission process with its modernized reporting platform and clarify existing requirements for more effective administration.
Contact Information
Name
Samantha Olson
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Job Title
Attorney IV
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
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Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
Statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections, 15306, 15301,15302, 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The revisions primarily implement changes in the way parties report data already being collected and do not impose new requirements that would result in new installations. For the few exceptions where a new measuring device may be required, the revisions provide the Division of Water Rights oversight to ensure that they adhere to the constraints of categorical exemptions 15306 - Information Collection, 15301 - Existing Facilities, 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land, all of which apply.
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
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