East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Phase Three (3) Rules and Regulations
Summary
SCH Number
2026050052
Public Agency
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(ETS GSA)
Document Title
East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Phase Three (3) Rules and Regulations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/1/2026
Document Description
This project is to adopt and implement an update to the rules and regulations governing the East Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agency's (ETSGSA) implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) pursuant to the Revised Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Revised Turlock GSP) within ETSGSA's boundaries. The Phase Three (3) Rules and Regulations (see attached Exhibit 1 to the attached Exhibit B contain various updates to the rules and regulations related to "carryover" of portions of an unused groundwater allocation, reporting deadlines related to self-reporting of applied Surface Water, and Recharge Credits.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Tietze
Agency Name
East Turlock Subbasin GSA
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Merced, Stanislaus
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
multiple
Zip
several
State Highways
State Highway 59
Railways
Sante Fe
Airports
Turlock Municipal
Schools
Denair and Ballico School Districts
Waterways
Merced River, Turlock Lake
Township
N/A
Other Location Info
Within the boundaries of the East Turlock Subbasin GSA (see attached Exhibit A map
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 7, Code 14, Sec. 15307; Class 8 Code 14, Sec/ 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The adoption of the Phase 3 Rules and Regulations is an action taken by ETSGSA as authorized by SGMA for the protection of natural resourced and the environment, which is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308.
As the Phase 3 Rules and Regulations do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment by themselves, the common sense exemption applies pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). Separate and underlying projects and management actions will undergo CEQA analysis as required.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Common Sense, Code 14, Sec. 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The adoption of the Phase 3 Rules and Regulations is an action taken by ETSGSA as authorized by SGMA for the protection of natural resourced and the environment, which is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308.
As the Phase 3 Rules and Regulations do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment by themselves, the common sense exemption applies pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). Separate and underlying projects and management actions will undergo CEQA analysis as required.
County Clerks
Merced, Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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