Information from the State Water Board…
State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards
CHAPTER 3.5 – Urban Water Use Efficiency and Conservation
ARTICLE 1
SUBJECT: MAKING CONSERVATION A CALIFORNIA WAY OF LIFE
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board or Board) proposes to adopt the proposed regulation described below, after considering all comments, objections, and recommendations regarding the proposed action.
Public comments will be received at the October 4 Board meeting.
The State Water Board proposes to add California Code of Regulations, title 23, division 3, chapter 3.5, article 1, sections 965-975 and 978. Existing articles 1, 2, and 3 will be renumbered to articles 2, 3, and 4, respectively. The proposed new sections would establish a new foundation for long-term improvements in water conservation and drought planning to adapt to climate change and the resulting longer and more intense droughts in California. The proposed Making Conservation a California Way of Life regulation (proposed regulation) would require Urban Retail Water Suppliers (suppliers) to calculate and adhere to water use objectives, implement Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII) performance measures, and submit annual progress reports.
The State Water Board will conduct a public hearing on October 4, 2023. The public hearing will include an overview of the regulatory timeline and process, along with presentations led by urban retail water suppliers and other interested parties on the proposed regulation. At the hearing, any person may present oral or written comments relevant to the proposed action described in this notice, in addition to the written comment opportunity described below. Board staff will provide an overview of the proposed regulation and key provisions, followed by an opportunity for the public to comment. While a quorum of the State Water Board may be present, the Board will not take formal action at the public hearing.
The meeting will be held at the Joe Serna Jr. CalEPA Building, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, with the option to participate remotely.
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