Agreement to Extend Recovery Term of SWP # 19031, the Change in Point of Delivery Agreement Among DWR, Santa Barbara Co, KCWA and Metropolitan WD of SoCal
Summary
SCH Number
2026030767
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Agreement to Extend Recovery Term of SWP # 19031, the Change in Point of Delivery Agreement Among DWR, Santa Barbara Co, KCWA and Metropolitan WD of SoCal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/18/2026
Document Description
The Agreement, SWP #19031-A, extends the term for the recovery of Metropolitan’s Stored Water from Irvine Ranch Water District’s Water Bank located in Kern County from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030.
Contact Information
Name
Patrick Luzuriaga
Agency Name
CA Dept of Water Resources
Job Title
Section Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Tracy Abundez
Agency Name
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Job Title
Senior Water Resources Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Kern, Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
From the Delta to Kern County Water Agency’s (KCWA) turnout(s) along Reach 12E of the California Aqueduct, and Metropolitan’s turnout(s) along Reaches 26A, 28H, 28J and 30 of the California Aqueduct.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
a. SWP long-term water supply contracts allow temporary storage of SWP water by SWP contractors in groundwater banking facilities subject to certain conditions.
b. No construction is required to implement the proposed delivery, storage and recovery of water.
c. The facilities are existing facilities that have not been expanded or modified to implement the proposed delivery, storage and recovery of water.
d. There will be no change in land use.
County Clerks
Kern, Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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