Modifying the Regulations for the Groundwater Allocation Program and Use of Groundwater within the Westside Subbasin (Regulations)
Summary
SCH Number
2025091171
Public Agency
Westlands Water District
Document Title
Modifying the Regulations for the Groundwater Allocation Program and Use of Groundwater within the Westside Subbasin (Regulations)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/25/2025
Document Description
Modifying the regulations supporting implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan’s Projects and Management Actions. Modifications to Section 1.21 considers any changes or revisions to the Rules and Regulations at a public meeting. The proposed language is based on input received from the August 2025 Board meeting.
Contact Information
Name
Stephen Farmer
Agency Name
Westlands Water District
Job Title
Chief Administrative Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Fresno, Kings
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Westside Subbasin Boundary within Fresno and Kings County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§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 and §15308 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Project is not considered a “Project” as it does not have potential for direct or indirect physical change in the environment under CEQA Guideline §15378, thus the Project categorically exempt.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§10728.6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is statutorily exempt from CEQA under Water Code §10728.6 because the modifications to the regulations adopted on June 17, 2025, will not have any significant impact on the environment.
County Clerks
Fresno, Kings
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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