Section 2950.
2950. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Agency” means the Natural Resources Agency. (b) “Disadvantaged community” has the same meaning as defined in Section 80002 of the Public Resources Code. (c) “Nonprofit corporation” means a nonprofit corporation qualified to do business in California and exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue […]
Section 2951.
2951. (a) There is hereby created the Salton Sea Lithium Fund within the State Treasury to be administered by the Natural Resources Agency. (b) Pursuant to Section 47100 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, moneys generated by the lithium extraction excise tax imposed pursuant to Section 47010 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and any other moneys […]
Section 2952.
2952. (a) Before allocating moneys pursuant to this article, the agency shall develop and adopt project solicitation and evaluation guidelines. (b) The guidelines may include monitoring and reporting requirements, a limit on the dollar amount of grant awards, and other requirements, including eligibility requirements. (c) The guidelines shall encourage, where feasible, inclusion of the following project components: (1) Efficient […]
Section 2953.
2953. For purposes of implementing this article, the agency may enter into agreements with other agencies, including the Department of Water Resources. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 63, Sec. 1. (SB 125) Effective June 30, 2022.)
Section 2954.
2954. On or before June 30 of each fiscal year, the agency shall report on its internet website the projected operating and maintenance costs of state-developed or -managed public works or restoration projects at the Salton Sea for the following fiscal year that will be funded through the Salton Sea Lithium Fund. (Amended by Stats. […]
Section 2933.
2933. The Department of Water Resources may contract with water suppliers to purchase and sell water made available pursuant to Section 1745.02 of the Water Code to achieve the goals of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 611, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
Section 2940.
2940. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) The Salton Sea is California’s largest inland water body with beneficial uses that include fisheries and wildlife habitat and preservation of endangered species, and is a repository for agricultural drainage. (b) The Salton Sea ecosystem is a critical link on the international Pacific Flyway and supports […]
Section 2941.
2941. Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions set forth in this section govern the construction of this article. (a) “Agency” means the Natural Resources Agency. (b) “Habitat mosaics” means two or more proximate habitat types, such as saltwater shoreline abutting riverine deltas and irrigated farmland. (c) “Quantification Settlement Agreement” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision […]
Section 2942.
2942. (a) (1) The secretary, in consultation and coordination with the authority, shall lead the Salton Sea restoration efforts that shall include all of the following: (A) Early start habitat demonstration projects. (B) Biological investigations relating to the restoration of the Salton Sea. (C) Investigations of water quality, sedimentation, and inflows relating to the restoration of the Salton Sea. (D) Air […]
Section 2943.
2943. For the purposes of considering local, publicly derived input concerning habitat objectives and actions, types and levels of public access, and integration of air quality management and habitat restoration, the secretary shall seek input from the authority with regard to the following components of restoration of the Salton Sea: (a) Design opportunities and constraints, including […]