Comments on CWC Revised Draft WSIP Regulations Oct 3, 2016 Comment Letters Agency: California Water Commission Subject: Association of California water Agencies’ Comments regarding California Water Commission Revised Draft Water Storage Investment Program Regulations dated September 2, 2016 Letter excerpt: Chapter 8 sets the stage for the most significant investment in California water storage in a half century. The Commission has been charged with the responsibility of allocating the Chapter 8 funds for the public benefits associated with water storage projects that improve the operation of the state water system, are cost effective, and provide a net improvement in ecosystem and water quality conditions. It is, however, critical to note that any project which will be funded through the WSIP must also secure substantial local and regional funding and support from project proponents. For project proponents, these water storage projects will be essential to enabling enhanced regional and local water supply strategies and achieving key water management objectives, including groundwater sustainability goals. The Commission and project proponents have a shared interest in ensuring that the WSIP process allows both parties to move forward in a timely and efficient manner. As the Commission advances toward adoption of the final WSIP regulations, it should focus on twin objectives of ensuring compliance with the requirements of Chapter 8 and providing a workable framework for project proponents to utilize when presenting the public benefits of their projects for potential WSIP funding. To help realize these objectives, we encourage the Commission to revise the draft Regulations consistent with the comments and suggested amendments identified below and provided in redline-strikeout form in Attachment A. Download ACWA’s comment letter
