Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Exemption Filing

The contract entails the preparation and submission of a Notice of Exemption under California Water Code Section 1729 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(u) to support a temporary water rights transfer, requiring comprehensive legal and environmental documentation to meet state regulatory standards. All necessary analyses, filings, and supporting materials must be developed to demonstrate compliance with statutory exemptions for water rights transfers that qualify as minor or environmentally non-significant actions under CEQA. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, focused on environmental consulting and regulatory compliance services, and is managed by the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights. The project is tied to a specific water rights transfer initiative identified through the CEQA Net portal, with all deliverables required to align with state water law and environmental review protocols. No set-aside designation or specific location details are provided, but performance is expected to support the agency’s oversight role in ensuring lawful and ecologically responsible water management practices.