Revised Schedule for Environmental Impact Statement on South SWP Project Relicense
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This notice informs stakeholders that the schedule for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) regarding the relicensing of the South SWP Project is being revised. It aims to update the previous timeline, now aiming to issue a Draft EIS by August 2026 and a Final EIS by March 2027. This affects ongoing evaluations of the hydroelectric project and requires relevant parties to prepare for adjusted deadlines for comments and assessments.
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Key Changes
- Revised schedule for the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statement
- Draft EIS now expected by August 2026
- Final EIS expected by March 2027
Obligations
What this law requires
Stakeholders must submit comments on the Draft EIS by September 21, 2026
Commission must issue Final EIS for South SWP Project by March 31, 2027
Commission must issue Draft EIS for South SWP Project (No. 2426-235) by August 7, 2026
Co-licensees (California Department of Water Resources and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power) must ensure all relevant information regarding the South SWP Project relicensing application is filed for staff evaluation
Commission staff must evaluate the effects of relicensing the South SWP Project in accordance with the revised schedule