Transfer between AVEK & Kern County Water Agency (KCWA)/V Lions - 10,000 Acre-Ft
Summary
SCH Number
2025090876
Public Agency
Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency
(AVEK)
Document Title
Transfer between AVEK & Kern County Water Agency (KCWA)/V Lions - 10,000 Acre-Ft
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/19/2025
Document Description
AVEK Water Agency will transfer up to 10,000 Acre-Ft (AF) of SWP Water supply to Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) in 2025 for subsequent delivery to KCWA's member agencies, for the benefit of V Lions Operations LP.
Contact Information
Name
Tom Barnes
Agency Name
AVEK Water Agency
Job Title
Water Resource Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Multiple
Counties
Kern, Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Service area boundaries: AVEK & KCWA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Sec. 15301: Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This program is exempt from CEQA pursuant to a Class 1 categorical exemption (14 C.C.R. § 15301) because it involves the use of existing publicly owned water facilities within the boundaries of AVEK & KCWA. Water transfer involves imported water delivered through the SWP CA Aqueduct that would otherwise be consumed or stored by AVEK.
County Clerks
Kern, Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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