SB 474 — Appropriation of water: Sewerage Commission Oroville.
Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Under existing law, the State Water Resources Control Board (board) administers a water rights program pursuant to which the board grants permits and licenses to appropriate water. Existing law requires the owner of a wastewater treatment plant to obtain the approval of the board prior to making any changes in the point of discharge, place of use, or purpose of use of treated wastewater, and requires the board to review the proposed changes in accordance with prescribed procedures. Existing law authorizes any municipality, governmental agency, or political subdivision operating a waste disposal plant that discharges water meeting the requirements of the appropriate regional board into the San Joaquin River to file an application for a permit to appropriate an equal amount of water, as adjusted for seepage and other factors, downstream from the disposal plant and out of the San Joaquin River or the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which water may be sold or utilized for any beneficial purpose. Existing law authorizes the board to grant the permit to appropriate on such terms and conditions as in the board's judgment are necessary for the protection of the rights of others. This bill would authorize the Sewerage Commission Oroville to file an application for a permit, on or after July 1, 2014, to appropriate a specified amount of water that is based on the volume of treated wastewater that it discharges into the Feather River, as specified. The bill would authorize the board to grant a permit to appropriate that treated wastewater upon terms and conditions determined by the board. The bill would require the board, prior to granting a permit pursuant to these provisions, to comply with permit, approval, and review requirements and other laws applicable to the appropriation of water. The bill would require the board to prepare a report assessing the potential cumulative effects of granting the above-described permit, as prescribed. The bill would require the board to post the report on its Internet Web site and transmit an electronic copy of the final report to certain committees of the Legislature by July 1, 2014, as specified. This bill would require the Sewerage Commission Oroville to be responsible for the reasonable costs incurred by the board in complying with this reporting requirement. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Sewerage Commission Oroville.
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Action History
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Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Set for hearing April 23.
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Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Set for hearing April 9.
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Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
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(Corrected March 8).
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Nielsen · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Nielsen
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 474 do?
- Under existing law, the State Water Resources Control Board (board) administers a water rights program pursuant to which the board grants permits and licenses to appropriate water. Existing law requires the owner of a wastewater treatment plant to obtain the approval of the board prior to making any changes in the point of discharge, place of use, or purpose of use of treated wastewater, and requires the board to review the proposed changes in accordance with prescribed procedures. Existing law authorizes any municipality, governmental agency, or political subdivision operating a waste disposal plant that discharges water meeting the requirements of the appropriate regional board into the San Joaquin River to file an application for a permit to appropriate an equal amount of water, as adjusted for seepage and other factors, downstream from the disposal plant and out of the San Joaquin River or the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which water may be sold or utilized for any beneficial purpose. Existing law authorizes the board to grant the permit to appropriate on such terms and conditions as in the board's judgment are necessary for the protection of the rights of others. This bill would authorize the Sewerage Commission Oroville to file an application for a permit, on or after July 1, 2014, to appropriate a specified amount of water that is based on the volume of treated wastewater that it discharges into the Feather River, as specified. The bill would authorize the board to grant a permit to appropriate that treated wastewater upon terms and conditions determined by the board. The bill would require the board, prior to granting a permit pursuant to these provisions, to comply with permit, approval, and review requirements and other laws applicable to the appropriation of water. The bill would require the board to prepare a report assessing the potential cumulative effects of granting the above-described permit, as prescribed. The bill would require the board to post the report on its Internet Web site and transmit an electronic copy of the final report to certain committees of the Legislature by July 1, 2014, as specified. This bill would require the Sewerage Commission Oroville to be responsible for the reasonable costs incurred by the board in complying with this reporting requirement. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Sewerage Commission Oroville.
- Who sponsors SB 474?
- SB 474 is sponsored by Nielsen.
- What is the current status of SB 474?
- This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 474?
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