§ 13147 Water Quality Policy Hearings

Water Code·California

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•The state must hold a public meeting before making new water quality rules.
•They have to tell local groups and the public at least 60 days before the meeting.
•Local groups must send their suggestions in writing at least 20 days before the meeting.

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The state wants to make a new rule about cleaning up a dirty lake.

Before they can make the rule, they have to tell everyone nearby and hold a meeting to listen to what people think. Local groups must send their ideas in writing 20 days before the meeting.

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§ 13147 Water Quality Policy Hearings

The state board shall not adopt state policy for water quality control unless a public hearing is first held respecting the adoption of such policy. At least 60 days in advance of such hearing the state board shall notify any affected regional boards, unless notice is waived by such boards, and shall give notice of such hearing by publication within the affected region pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. The regional boards shall submit written recommendations to the state board at least 20 days in advance of the hearing. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1288.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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state policy for water quality control public hearing affected regional boards written recommendations

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 13147.

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