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

Mar 2, 2026 - Army Corps of Engineers For WOTUS, regulates discharges of dredged or fill material. Also requires a Section 401 certification. Water and transportation infrastructure (levees, highways), mining, and development fill.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Instead, the statute references setting aside funding for them prior to computing allotments for Tier  3  funding. Funding Proposals From State Operations Has Implications for Money Left Available for Other Tiers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5114

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Army Corps of Engineers and SWRCB and its nine regional boards issue permits to regulate dredged and fill materials and discharge (pollutants and stormwater) entering waterways from cities, industries, and farms.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163

The 2026-27 Budget: Governor’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Proposal

Feb 24, 2026 - A key advantage of SAF is that, due to its chemical similarity to conventional jet fuel, it can be used in place of traditional fuel without modifications to aircraft engines or infrastructure. Conversely, a major barrier to the use of SAF is its relatively high production cost, resulting in prices that are generally at least twice those for conventional jet fuel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5139

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

Feb 10, 2026 - Army Corps of Engineers. Absent this funding, the state would be unable to complete required project support activities (such as planning, monitoring, inspection, and close ‑out), placing significant federal flood funding at risk.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5116