Environmental Regulatory Petition Preparation

The contract involves the legal and technical preparation of a petition to amend an existing water right license with the goal of establishing instream flow requirements to support fish and wildlife preservation. This effort requires comprehensive regulatory justification, including scientific analysis and documentation to demonstrate the ecological necessity of the proposed flow adjustments. The work will necessitate close coordination with the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights to ensure compliance with state water law, regulatory frameworks, and procedural requirements for petition submission and review. The scope encompasses all aspects of petition development, from gathering hydrological and biological data to drafting legally defensible arguments and navigating the administrative review process. The effort is classified under NAICS code 541620, indicating a focus on environmental consulting and related technical services. The project is designated as a subcontract under the agency’s broader mandate to balance water allocation with environmental protection in California, with the ultimate aim of securing formal recognition of instream flows that benefit aquatic ecosystems while adhering to state water rights procedures.