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REGULATORY SETTING

State Water Resources Control Board:

Has authority over "surface waters of the State."
In July 1995, determined that 69% of the community's water supply is being taken without a valid right and that 10,730 acre-feet (AF) per year must be replaced.
Order WR 95-10 to Cal-Am includes goals for reducing water withdrawals, conservation programs, and continuation of the District's 5-Year Mitigation Program (portions that District does not continue after mid-1996).

California Public Utilities Commission:

Responsible for regulating Cal-Am as a public utility (water service and rates).
Determines how Cal-Am will be compensated for infrastructure improvements, conservation programs and other operational requirements.
Determines rationing (for Cal-Am only) if no District.

California Department of Fish and Game:

Quarterly schedule for water production from the Carmel river basin and the Seaside Coastal groundwater basin.
Permits for river works.

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