The Turlock & Modesto Irrigation District submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for water quality certification under the Clean Water Act. This application was also filed with the California State Water Resources Control Board on December 13, 2024. According to FERC regulations, the Water Board has one year, until December 13, 2025, to act on this request. If the Water Board does not make a decision by that date, the requirement for certification will be waived.
Simple Explanation
The Turlock & Modesto Irrigation District wants to make sure the water they use won’t get dirty, so they asked for a special paper from the Water Board. They have until the end of next year to get a yes or no, and if they don’t get it by then, they can pretend they already got a yes.