Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-August 2022
It’s been a hot summer in California with all eyes focused on conserving water and finding new ways to improve our supply portfolio. And regulators in Sacramento keep plugging away, moving forward on renewing key regulatory programs impacting the construction industry. This month we highlight:
Renewal of the Construction General Permit for stormwater by the State Water Resources Control Board – Adoption Hearing Set for September 8, 2022
DRAFT Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project Release for Public Comment Coming Soon
CICWQ presents its California Construction General Permit Renewal Approach at Tri-State Environmental Seminar
WATER ISSUES WORTH YOUR TIME IN AUGUST
1) Renewal of the Construction General Permit for Stormwater
Permit Adoption Hearing is Set for Thursday, September 8, 2022
Support the Construction Industry
SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!
Support CICWQ’s alternative permit proposal before the September 8, 2022, adoption hearing. The State Water Board is proposing an unworkable permit, which will negatively affect the Construction Industry for years to come and won’t do anything to improve water quality or increase water conservation.
And to get the latest information on the CGP renewal process and the Construction Industry advocacy and response efforts.
2) State of California Department of Water Resources DRAFT Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project
The California Department of Water Resources is preparing to release a DRAFT Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project. The proposed project would modernize the water transport infrastructure in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by adding new facilities in the north Delta to divert water and upgrading the current system to include a tunnel for moving State Water Project water supplies. The project is a critical element for modernizing California’s water infrastructure and creating supply diversification. Learn more about the project, its timeline, and how to engage in the comment process.
3) CICWQ presents its California Construction General Permit Renewal Approach at Tri-State Environmental Seminar
CICWQ was invited to deliver a presentation at the 37th annual Tri-state Environmental Seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada, focusing on the Construction Industry’s approach to renewing the Construction General Permit for Stormwater in California. The presentation emphasizes the challenges of incorporating Total Maximum Daily Load (T MDL) permit requirements into the Construction General Permit and the implementation impacts for permit holders, including feasibility to comply and potential costs. Tri-State comprises the California Water Environment Association, Nevada Water Environment Association, and AZ Water Association.
