The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - While issuance of NPDES discharge permits is exempt from CEQA, under current state law, state-only discharge permits are subject to CEQA and often require the water boards to prepare environmental impact reports and economic analyses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - We conclude this section with a discussion of the potential economic impacts of the proposed plan updates. Evolution of Current Sacramento/Delta Updates SWRCB Began the Sacramento/Delta Update Process in 2012.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2026-27 Budget: Framework for Approaching the Natural Resources, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Budget

Feb 10, 2026 - This report provides a framework to help the Legislature approach funding environment-related programs within the context of the state's budget challenges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116