Friant-Kern Canal Pump-Back Project

The Friant-Kern Canal Pump-Back Project involves the approval of an addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report certified in March 2025, which evaluates refined construction details under the Seasonal Alternative previously approved by the Friant Water Authority. These refinements are designed to enhance operational flexibility and long-term reliability of water supplies conveyed through the canal by enabling the recirculation of recaptured Restoration Flows from Millerton Lake and other water sources secured by Friant Division Contractors. The addendum confirms that the modifications do not introduce new or more severe environmental effects beyond those already thoroughly analyzed and mitigated in the original Final EIR, thereby satisfying requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act, including Public Resources Code Sections 21000–21174 and 21083. Formal approval was documented through a Notice of Determination signed on October 23, 2025, and publicly posted on October 24, 2025, with the Friant Water Authority, based in Lindsay, California, serving as the lead agency responsible for oversight and environmental compliance. The project’s scope is limited to environmental review and regulatory certification with no associated procurement contract, pricing structure, delivery schedule, or formal acquisition clauses. There are no solicitation numbers, contract values, clauses under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or procurement-specific requirements such as evaluation factors, payment details, inspection criteria, or contractor certifications. The point of contact for administrative and environmental inquiries is Katie Duncan, Water Resources Engineer at the Friant Water Authority, with the project spanning multiple Central Valley counties including Fresno, Kern, Madera, Merced, and Tulare. All actions and approvals are governed solely by CEQA processes, with administrative acceptance and recordkeeping managed through the FWA office in Lindsay, and hard copy submissions directed to the agency and the Office of Planning and Research in Sacramento. No contractual obligations, performance deliverables beyond environmental documentation, or external contractor involvement are indicated.